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Henin Family History

Henin Name 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: Henn, Helin, Henkin, Hedin, Genin, Hein, Henig, Henion, Herin, Henry

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Where is the Henin family from?

You can see how Henin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Henin family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henin's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Henin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henin. 32% of Henin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henin women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Sells Sandwickes
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henin 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Henin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Henin. For the veterans among your Henin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Henin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henin in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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