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Henis Family History

Henis 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: Benis, Enis, Denis, Heis, Hanis, Genis, Hennis, Henig, Henes, Phenis

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Where is the Henis family from?

You can see how Henis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Henis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Henis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henis 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 Henis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henis. 46% of Henis men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Henis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henis were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henis 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Henis. 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 163 military records available for the last name Henis. For the veterans among your Henis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Henis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henis in 1973 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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