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Henify Family History

Henify 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: Henry, Henley, Hendy, Hanif, Hendry, Henney, Henige, Henny, Heney

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Where is the Henify family from?

You can see how Henify families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henify family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henify families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Henify families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henify's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henify families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Henify. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henify 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henify. 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 2 military records available for the last name Henify. For the veterans among your Henify ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henify lifespan?

Average Henify life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henify 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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