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Henless Family History

Henless 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: Henness, Henley, Harless, Wanless, Hennessy, Jenness, Wheeless

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Where is the Henless family from?

You can see how Henless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henless family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henless families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Henless's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Henless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henless 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 10 census records available for the last name Henless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henless 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 Henless. 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 Henless. For the veterans among your Henless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henless lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henless 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 Henless

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