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Henie Family History

Henie 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: Henne, Helie, Henige, Henze, Henke, Hence, Henle, Henig, Hense

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Where is the Henie family from?

You can see how Henie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Henie families living in West Virginia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Henie's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Henie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henie 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 678 census records available for the last name Henie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henie 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Henie. 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 252 military records available for the last name Henie. For the veterans among your Henie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Henie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Henie in 1974 was 92, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henie 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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