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Henall Family History

Henall 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: Hall, Hell, Hensell, Kendall, Hengel, Hudnall, Healy, Henzel, Theall

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Where is the Henall family from?

You can see how Henall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Henall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henall family living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henall's in USA. Idaho and 2 other states had the highest population of Henall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henall 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 40 census records available for the last name Henall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Henall. 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 Henall. For the veterans among your Henall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henall 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 Henall

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