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Henisa Family History

Henisa 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, Heiss, Hengst, Enis, Denis, Delisa, Heis, Hanis, Henige, Heise

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Where is the Henisa family from?

You can see how Henisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henisa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henisa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Henisa families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henisa's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Henisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henisa. 100% of Henisa 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Henisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henisa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Henisa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Henisa. For the veterans among your Henisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henisa lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Henisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henisa in 1989 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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