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Henlein Family History

Henlein 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: Heinlein, Henley, Helin, Hellen, Henkin, Heslin, Heglin, Henline

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Where is the Henlein family from?

You can see how Henlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Henlein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Henlein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Henlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlein 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 Henlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henlein. 100% of Henlein men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Henlein women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Partner
    34%

What Henlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Henlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlein 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Henlein. 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 195 military records available for the last name Henlein. For the veterans among your Henlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Henlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Henlein in 1963 was 63, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlein 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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