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Henward Family History

Henward 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: Henard, Heyward, Heward, Kenward, Seward, Howard, Edward, Henwood

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Where is the Henward family from?

You can see how Henward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henward family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Henward's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Henward families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henward. 100% of Henward men worked as an Executive. .

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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

  • Executive
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Henward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henward 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Henward. 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 54 military records available for the last name Henward. For the veterans among your Henward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henward lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henward in 1963 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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