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Henvy Family History

Henvy 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: Henry, Hendy, Henny, Heney, Hency, Henly, Henley, Hey, Penny, Haney

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Where is the Henvy family from?

You can see how Henvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henvy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Henvy family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henvy's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Henvy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henvy 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 42 census records available for the last name Henvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henvy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Henvy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henvy. For the veterans among your Henvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henvy lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Henvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Henvy in 1989 was 72, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henvy 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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