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Henlery Family History

Henlery 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, Henery, Henry, Heller, Hanley, Hensley, Healey, Henner

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Where is the Henlery family from?

You can see how Henlery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlery family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Henlery families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Henlery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henlery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlery 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 36 census records available for the last name Henlery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlery 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 Henlery. 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 military records available for the last name Henlery. For the veterans among your Henlery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlery lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Henlery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henlery in 1993 was 60, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henlery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlery 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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