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Henander Family History

Henander 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: Helander, Levander, Hernandez, Melander, Henner, Shelander, Thelander

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Where is the Henander family from?

You can see how Henander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henander families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henander 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 Henander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henander. 100% of Henander men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Henander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Henander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henander 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Henander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Henander. For the veterans among your Henander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Henander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henander in 1962 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henander 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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