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Hendson Family History

Hendson 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: Hendon, Henson, Hendron, Hindson, Benson, Henton, Hanson, Bendon

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Where is the Hendson family from?

You can see how Hendson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Hendson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hendson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hendson families in 1911.
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What did your Hendson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendson. 24% of Hendson men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hendson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendson were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hendson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendson 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hendson. 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 221 military records available for the last name Hendson. For the veterans among your Hendson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Hendson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hendson in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 1975.

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