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Hennecy Family History

Hennecy 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: Henney, Hennesy, Henley, Heaney, Henner, Henne, Hennelly, Hanney

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Where is the Hennecy family from?

You can see how Hennecy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennecy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennecy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hennecy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennecy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hennecy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennecy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennecy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Hennecy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennecy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hennecy. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hennecy. For the veterans among your Hennecy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennecy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hennecy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hennecy in 1958 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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