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Hennefer Family History

Hennefer 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: Henner, Renneker, Henneke, Kennemer, Henneberg, Henniger, Henseler

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Where is the Hennefer family from?

You can see how Hennefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennefer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hennefer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hennefer families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hennefer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hennefer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennefer 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 Hennefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennefer. 43% of Hennefer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Belt Sander
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Hennefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Hennefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennefer 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Hennefer. 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 168 military records available for the last name Hennefer. For the veterans among your Hennefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hennefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hennefer in 1966 was 80, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennefer 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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