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Henline Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Henlein from a pet form of the personal names Johann(es) (see John ) or Heinrich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hanline, Herling, Redline, Henne, Helin, Henige, Henning, Heine

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Where is the Henline family from?

You can see how Henline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Henline families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Henline's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Henline families in 1911.
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What did your Henline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henline. 33% of Henline men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Henline women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henline were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Henline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henline 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Henline. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Henline. For the veterans among your Henline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henline lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Henline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Henline in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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