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Henell Family History

Henell 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: Hensell, Hewell, Fennell, Jewell, Gesell, Hell, Knell, Sewell, Ezell

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Where is the Henell family from?

You can see how Henell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henell family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Henell's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Henell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henell 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 394 census records available for the last name Henell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henell 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 Henell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Henell. For the veterans among your Henell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Henell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henell in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henell 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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