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Hennessay Family History

Hennessay 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: Hennessy, Hennessey, Fennessy, Henness, Fennessey, Hennesy, Hennessee

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Where is the Hennessay family from?

You can see how Hennessay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennessay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hennessay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hennessay families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hennessay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hennessay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennessay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennessay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennessay. 60% of Hennessay 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Hennessay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennessay 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Hennessay. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hennessay. For the veterans among your Hennessay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennessay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Hennessay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hennessay in 1976 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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