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Henlen Family History

Henlen 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: Henley, Hellen, Hensen, Hennen, Henle, Hengen, Henken, Heinlen

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Where is the Henlen family from?

You can see how Henlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henlen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henlen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlen 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 Henlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henlen. 100% of Henlen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Henlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Henlen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Henlen. For the veterans among your Henlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Henlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Henlen in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlen 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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