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Henyan Family History

Henyan 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: Henman, Kenyon, Henton, Hetman, Henn, Bunyan, Herman, Honan, Hendon

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Where is the Henyan family from?

You can see how Henyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Henyan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henyan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Henyan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henyan 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 Henyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henyan. 50% of Henyan men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Henyan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henyan were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Henyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henyan 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Henyan. 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 169 military records available for the last name Henyan. For the veterans among your Henyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henyan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Henyan in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henyan 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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