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Heniphrey Family History

Heniphrey 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: Humphrey, Henchey, Pelphrey, Henry, Henley, Hensley, Hanchey, Heaphy

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Where is the Heniphrey family from?

You can see how Heniphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heniphrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heniphrey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heniphrey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heniphrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heniphrey 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 5 census records available for the last name Heniphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heniphrey 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 Heniphrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heniphrey. For the veterans among your Heniphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heniphrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heniphrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heniphrey

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