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Henvey Family History

Henvey 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: Henley, Henney, Hanvey, Hevey, Heavey, Heney, Helvey, Hervey, Henry

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Where is the Henvey family from?

You can see how Henvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Henvey families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henvey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henvey 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 417 census records available for the last name Henvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henvey 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Henvey. 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 105 military records available for the last name Henvey. For the veterans among your Henvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henvey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Henvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henvey in 1973 was 51, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henvey 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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