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Henekey Family History

Henekey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henley, Hensley, Henney, Henneke, Henke, Huneke, Hendley, Heeke

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Where is the Henekey family from?

You can see how Henekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henekey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henekey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Henekey families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Henekey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henekey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henekey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Henekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henekey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Henekey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Henekey. For the veterans among your Henekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henekey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henekey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henekey

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