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Henisee Family History

Henisee 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: Heisel, Heiser, Zenisek, Henige, Heise, Heisey, Hensen, Hensel, Hense

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Where is the Henisee family from?

You can see how Henisee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henisee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henisee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Henisee families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henisee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henisee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henisee 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 192 census records available for the last name Henisee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henisee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Henisee. 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 25 military records available for the last name Henisee. For the veterans among your Henisee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henisee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Henisee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Henisee in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henisee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henisee 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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