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Henthorne Family History

Henthorne Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Henthorn .

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


Similar surnames: Henthorn, Hanthorn, Hawthorne, Mentor, Wentworth, Thore, Hathorne

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Where is the Henthorne family from?

You can see how Henthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henthorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henthorne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Henthorne families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henthorne's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Henthorne families in 1911.
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What did your Henthorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henthorne. 27% of Henthorne men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Henthorne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henthorne were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henthorne 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Henthorne. 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 671 military records available for the last name Henthorne. For the veterans among your Henthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henthorne lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Henthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Henthorne in 1944 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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