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Hendeman Family History

Hendeman 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: Henneman, Hedeman, Heideman, Herdman, Hegeman, Venneman, Hyndman

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Where is the Hendeman family from?

You can see how Hendeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendeman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hendeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hendeman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hendeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendeman 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 136 census records available for the last name Hendeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendeman 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 Hendeman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hendeman. For the veterans among your Hendeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendeman 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 Hendeman

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