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Heniss Family History

Heniss 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: Heiss, Weiss, Niss, Benis, Hess, Hengst, Reiss, Enis, Hiss, Denis

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Where is the Heniss family from?

You can see how Heniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heniss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heniss families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heniss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heniss families in 1880.
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What did your Heniss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Heniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heniss 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Heniss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Heniss. For the veterans among your Heniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heniss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Heniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heniss in 1962 was 56, and 71 in 2001.

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