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Heny Family History

Heny 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, Hey, Henn, Hendy, Reny, Heng, Meny, Henny, Heney, Hency

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Where is the Heny family from?

You can see how Heny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Heny families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Heny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heny 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 Heny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heny. 60% of Heny 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%

What Heny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heny 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Heny. 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 225 military records available for the last name Heny. For the veterans among your Heny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Heny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heny in 1968 was 51, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heny 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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