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Henus Family History

Henus 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: Hanus, Venus, Henes, Henry, Hees, Hines, Henn, Sens, Reus, Hans

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Where is the Henus family from?

You can see how Henus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Henus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Henus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Henus. For the veterans among your Henus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henus

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