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Hennely Family History

Hennely 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: Hennelly, Henney, Hennesy, Fennell, Henley, Kennerly, Heaney, Hensell

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Where is the Hennely family from?

You can see how Hennely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hennely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hennely families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hennely's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hennely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennely. 100% of Hennely men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Hennely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennely 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hennely. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hennely. For the veterans among your Hennely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennely lifespan?

Average Hennely life expectancy in 2002 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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