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Henian Family History

Henian 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: Henman, Henigan, Henion, Henton, Hetman, Henn, Helin, Yerian, Cherian

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Where is the Henian family from?

You can see how Henian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Henian families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Henian's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Henian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henian 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 105 census records available for the last name Henian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henian 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 Henian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henian. For the veterans among your Henian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henian 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 Henian

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