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Henfhill Family History

Henfhill 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: Hemphill, Halfhill, Henshall, Hensell, Vencill, Benthall, Edghill

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Where is the Henfhill family from?

You can see how Henfhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henfhill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Henfhill families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Henfhill's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Henfhill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Henfhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henfhill 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 Henfhill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henfhill. For the veterans among your Henfhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henfhill

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