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Henesey Family History

Henesey Name Meaning

from Ó hAonghusa see Hennessy .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hennesey, Henley, Hensley, Meneses, Henney, Heese, Hennessy, Hessey

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Where is the Henesey family from?

You can see how Henesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henesey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Henesey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Henesey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henesey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henesey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henesey. 39% of Henesey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Henesey women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henesey were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henesey 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Henesey. 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 418 military records available for the last name Henesey. For the veterans among your Henesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henesey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Henesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henesey in 1968 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

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