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Hennette Family History

Hennette 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: Bennette, Jennette, Gennette, Bennett, Kennett, Bonnette, Jeannette

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Where is the Hennette family from?

You can see how Hennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hennette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Hennette family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennette's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hennette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennette ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennette 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hennette. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hennette. For the veterans among your Hennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hennette in 1962 was 83, and 58 in 2002.

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