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Henon Family History

Henon 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: Heron, Henton, Henn, Menon, Hendon, Henson, Hernon, Zenon, Hanon

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Where is the Henon family from?

You can see how Henon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Henon families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henon's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Henon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henon. 26% of Henon men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Henon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henon were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cropper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henon 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Henon. 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 453 military records available for the last name Henon. For the veterans among your Henon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Henon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henon in 1967 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

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