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Henies Family History

Henies 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: Hennies, Henkes, Henes, Hennes, Henley, Hees, Hermes, Hines, Menzies

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Where is the Henies family from?

You can see how Henies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henies families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Henies families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henies's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Henies families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henies 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 Henies ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henies. 100% of Henies men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Henies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henies 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Henies. 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 9 military records available for the last name Henies. For the veterans among your Henies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henies lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henies 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 Henies

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