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Henal Family History

Henal 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: Henao, Heal, Henry, Beal, Real, Neal, Hell, Vinal, Seal, Henn

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Where is the Henal family from?

You can see how Henal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Henal families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henal's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Henal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Henal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Henal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henal. For the veterans among your Henal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henal

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