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Heni Family History

Heni 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: Henn, Beni, Deni, Heng, Henig, Zeni, Henk, Henri, Henz, Han

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Where is the Heni family from?

You can see how Heni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heni families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Heni families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heni's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Heni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heni 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 Heni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heni. 60% of Heni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heni women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Heni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Heni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heni 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Heni. 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 62 military records available for the last name Heni. For the veterans among your Heni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heni in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heni 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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