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Henisay Family History

Henisay 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: Heisey, Henigan, Henry, Henley, Henshaw, Lindsay, Hensley, Hendy

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Where is the Henisay family from?

You can see how Henisay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henisay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Henisay families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Henisay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Henisay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Henisay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henisay 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 Henisay. 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 Henisay. For the veterans among your Henisay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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