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Henlin Family History

Henlin 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: Helin, Henkin, Heslin, Heglin, Henline, Heflin, Hanlin, Henslin

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Where is the Henlin family from?

You can see how Henlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Henlin families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Henlin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Henlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlin 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 Henlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henlin. 50% of Henlin men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Henlin women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Henlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Henlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlin 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Henlin. 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 92 military records available for the last name Henlin. For the veterans among your Henlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Henlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henlin in 1966 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlin 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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