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Hennefsey Family History

Hennefsey 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: Hennessey, Hennesey, Hennessy, Fennessey, Hennesy, Hennessee

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Where is the Hennefsey family from?

You can see how Hennefsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennefsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hennefsey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hennefsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennefsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hennefsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennefsey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hennefsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hennefsey. For the veterans among your Hennefsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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