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Henneman Name Meaning

Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Hans or a derivative of the personal name Henne a pet form of Hendrik (see Henry ). Americanized form of German Hennemann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Venneman, Hennemann, Heineman, Hannemann, Kinneman, Heinzmann

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Where is the Henneman family from?

You can see how Henneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Henneman families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Henneman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henneman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henneman. 17% of Henneman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Henneman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henneman were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henneman 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Henneman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henneman. For the veterans among your Henneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henneman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Henneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henneman in 1952 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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