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Henland Family History

Henland 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: Penland, Helland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Holland, Harland

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Where is the Henland family from?

You can see how Henland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henland families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Henland families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Henland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henland 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 186 census records available for the last name Henland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henland 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Henland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Henland. For the veterans among your Henland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henland 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 Henland

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