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Hendall Family History

Hendall 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: Kendall, Rendall, Bendall, Hensell, Rendahl, Tindall, Sandall, Handal

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Where is the Hendall family from?

You can see how Hendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Hendall families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hendall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hendall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendall 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 Hendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hendall. 100% of Hendall men worked as a Peddler.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Peddler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendall 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Hendall. 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 123 military records available for the last name Hendall. For the veterans among your Hendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendall 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 Hendall

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