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Henenway Family History

Henenway 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: Hemenway, Greenway, Heenan, Hemingway, Benway, Henney, Heneghan

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Where is the Henenway family from?

You can see how Henenway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henenway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henenway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Henenway families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henenway's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Henenway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henenway 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 130 census records available for the last name Henenway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henenway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Henenway. 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 20 military records available for the last name Henenway. For the veterans among your Henenway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henenway lifespan?

Average Henenway life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henenway 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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