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Henderhan Family History

Henderhan 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: Henderson, Heneghan, Lenderman, Helderman, Hinderman, Henehan

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Where is the Henderhan family from?

You can see how Henderhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henderhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Henderhan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 55% of all the recorded Henderhan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Henderhan families in 1911.
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What did your Henderhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henderhan. 34% of Henderhan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henderhan women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Henderhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Henderhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderhan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Henderhan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Henderhan. For the veterans among your Henderhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Henderhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Henderhan in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henderhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderhan 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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