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Henius Family History

Henius 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: Lenius, Menius, Benis, Heiss, Chelius, Enis, Henjum, Hanus, Denis

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Where is the Henius family from?

You can see how Henius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henius families living in Massachusetts. This was about 56% of all the recorded Henius's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Henius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Henius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Henius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henius 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Henius. 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 122 military records available for the last name Henius. For the veterans among your Henius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henius lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Henius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Henius in 1953 was 71, and 68 in 2003.

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