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Henifer Family History

Henifer 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: Jenifer, Reifer, Venier, Heier, Henner, Heider, Denier, Helfer

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Where is the Henifer family from?

You can see how Henifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henifer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Henifer families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Henifer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henifer 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 139 census records available for the last name Henifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henifer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Henifer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Henifer. For the veterans among your Henifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henifer lifespan?

Average Henifer life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henifer 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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