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Henners Family History

Henners 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: Henner, Henness, Hinners, Hanners, Hennes, Jenner, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Henners family from?

You can see how Henners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henners family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Henners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Henners families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henners's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Henners families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henners ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Henners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henners 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Henners. 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 38 military records available for the last name Henners. For the veterans among your Henners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henners lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Henners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henners in 1975 was 91, and 93 in 1998.

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