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Henlett Family History

Henlett 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: Hewlett, Henley, Hazlett, Bennett, Kennett, Pellett, Kellett, Hamlett

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Where is the Henlett family from?

You can see how Henlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Henlett families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henlett's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Henlett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlett 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 Henlett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Henlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlett 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Henlett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Henlett. For the veterans among your Henlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlett 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 Henlett

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