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Henes Family History

Henes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henes family from?

You can see how Henes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 57 Henes families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Henes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henes families in 1911.
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What did your Henes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henes. 72% of Henes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Henes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henes. 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 649 military records available for the last name Henes. For the veterans among your Henes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Henes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Henes in 1947 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henes 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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