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Heno Family History

Heno 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: Zeno, Heino, Henn, Seno, Hino, Ueno, Geno, Hero, Henao, Beno

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Where is the Heno family from?

You can see how Heno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Heno families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heno's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heno 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 Heno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heno. 34% of Heno men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Prop
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

What Heno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heno 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Heno. 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 272 military records available for the last name Heno. For the veterans among your Heno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heno in 1963 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heno 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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