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Henily Family History

Henily 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: Henly, Henry, Henley, Hensley, Hendy, Hendry, Healy, Henney, Heil

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Where is the Henily family from?

You can see how Henily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henily family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Henily families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Henily's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henily families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henily 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 80 census records available for the last name Henily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henily 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 Henily. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henily. For the veterans among your Henily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henily lifespan?

Average Henily life expectancy in 1977 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henily 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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