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Henden Family History

Henden Surname Meaning

see Hendon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henden family from?

You can see how Henden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Henden families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henden 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 Henden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henden. 38% of Henden men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Henden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henden were Laboror and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laboror
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Henden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Henden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henden 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Henden. 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 817 military records available for the last name Henden. For the veterans among your Henden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Henden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henden in 1968 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henden 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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