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Henderlein Family History

Henderlein 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: Enderlin, Heberlein, Henderson, Sanderlin, Wendelin, Heaberlin

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Where is the Henderlein family from?

You can see how Henderlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderlein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Henderlein families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henderlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henderlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henderlein 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 5 census records available for the last name Henderlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderlein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henderlein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henderlein. For the veterans among your Henderlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderlein 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 Henderlein

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