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Henneby Family History

Henneby 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: Henney, Hennesy, Henley, Heaney, Henner, Henne, Hennelly, Hanney

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Where is the Henneby family from?

You can see how Henneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henneby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henneby family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Henneby's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henneby families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Henneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henneby 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Henneby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Henneby. For the veterans among your Henneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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