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Henon Family History

Henon 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: Heron, Henton, Henn, Menon, Hendon, Henson, Hernon, Zenon, Hanon

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Where is the Henon family from?

You can see how Henon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Henon families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Henon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henon 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 Henon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henon. 100% of Henon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henon 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Henon. 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 453 military records available for the last name Henon. For the veterans among your Henon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Henon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henon in 1967 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henon 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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