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Henderer Family History

Henderer 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: Hinderer, Federer, Lederer, Rinderer, Hendler, Anderer, Wanderer

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Where is the Henderer family from?

You can see how Henderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henderer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Henderer families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Henderer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henderer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henderer 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 Henderer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henderer. 22% of Henderer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Henderer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henderer were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Henderer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderer 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Henderer. 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 214 military records available for the last name Henderer. For the veterans among your Henderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henderer in 1962 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henderer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderer 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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