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Henvis Family History

Henvis 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: Hennis, Dennis, Levis, Benis, Henkin, Chevis, Kennis, Tennis, Enis

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Where is the Henvis family from?

You can see how Henvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henvis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Henvis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Henvis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henvis 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 Henvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henvis. 100% of Henvis men worked as a Painter.

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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 1939

  • Painter
    100%

What Henvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Henvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henvis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Henvis. 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 103 military records available for the last name Henvis. For the veterans among your Henvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henvis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Henvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henvis in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henvis 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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