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Henni Family History

Henni 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, Henne, Hanni, Hennis, Henny, Hennig, Nenni, Jenni, Henri, Henry

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Where is the Henni family from?

You can see how Henni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henni family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Henni's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Henni families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henni. 38% of Henni 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
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Henni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Henni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henni 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Henni. 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 169 military records available for the last name Henni. For the veterans among your Henni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henni lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Henni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henni in 1967 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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