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Heneman Family History

Heneman 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: Hegeman, Henman, Henneman, Heineman, Hedeman, Hyneman, Hineman

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Where is the Heneman family from?

You can see how Heneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Heneman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heneman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heneman. 40% of Heneman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Heneman women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heneman were Laborer and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Heneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneman 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Heneman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Heneman. For the veterans among your Heneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Heneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heneman in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneman 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.

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