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Henling Family History

Henling 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: Helling, Henning, Herling, Henline, Heling, Herring, Halling, Harling

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Where is the Henling family from?

You can see how Henling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henling families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Henling's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Henling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henling 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 Henling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henling. 100% of Henling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henling women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Henling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Henling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henling 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Henling. 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 95 military records available for the last name Henling. For the veterans among your Henling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Henling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henling in 1964 was 85, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henling 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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