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Hendron Family History

Hendron Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Armagh): variant of Hendren.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hendron family from?

You can see how Hendron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hendron families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hendron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hendron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendron 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 Hendron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendron. 27% of Hendron men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hendron women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendron were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Hendron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hendron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendron 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Hendron. 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 686 military records available for the last name Hendron. For the veterans among your Hendron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendron lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hendron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hendron in 1956 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hendron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendron 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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