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Hennaman Family History

Hennaman 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: Henneman, Hannaman, Venneman, Henman, Heineman, Penniman, Kinnaman

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Where is the Hennaman family from?

You can see how Hennaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hennaman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennaman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hennaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hennaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennaman. 100% of Hennaman men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Hennaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Hennaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennaman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hennaman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hennaman. For the veterans among your Hennaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennaman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hennaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hennaman in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennaman 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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