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Henelius Family History

Henelius 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: Fernelius, Chelius, Mcnelis, Cornelius, Redenius, Hegedus, Lenius

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Where is the Henelius family from?

You can see how Henelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henelius family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henelius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henelius 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 24 census records available for the last name Henelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henelius 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Henelius. 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 44 military records available for the last name Henelius. For the veterans among your Henelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henelius lifespan?

Average Henelius life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henelius 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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