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Hennells Family History

Hennells Surname Meaning

variant of Hennell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hennells family from?

You can see how Hennells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hennells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hennells families living in Norfolk. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hennells's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hennells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hennells. 100% of Hennells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hennells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Hennells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennells 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hennells. 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 Hennells. For the veterans among your Hennells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennells lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Hennells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hennells in 1988 was 86, and 99 in 2000.

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