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Heningin Family History

Heningin 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: Henington, Heninger, Henigan, Henning, Hering, Henkin, Heringer

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Where is the Heningin family from?

You can see how Heningin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heningin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heningin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heningin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heningin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Heningin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heningin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heningin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heningin. For the veterans among your Heningin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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