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Hendelman Family History

Hendelman Surname 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: Gendelman, Handelman, Henkelman, Andelman, Eidelman, Henneman

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Where is the Hendelman family from?

You can see how Hendelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendelman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hendelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hendelman family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendelman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hendelman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hendelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendelman. 55% of Hendelman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Hendelman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendelman were Tailor and Accountant.

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Accountant
    15%

What Hendelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Hendelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendelman 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Hendelman. 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 153 military records available for the last name Hendelman. For the veterans among your Hendelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hendelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hendelman in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hendelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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