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Heniff Family History

Heniff 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: Reiff, Hanif, Mcniff, Henige, Caniff, Henig, Sheriff, Henion, Sniff

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Where is the Heniff family from?

You can see how Heniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heniff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heniff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heniff family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heniff's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Heniff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heniff 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 Heniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heniff. 50% of Heniff men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Heniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Heniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heniff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heniff. 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 44 military records available for the last name Heniff. For the veterans among your Heniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heniff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heniff in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heniff 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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