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Henlley Family History

Henlley 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, Hensley, Hendley, Halley, Heller, Hanley, Helle, Bentley

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Where is the Henlley family from?

You can see how Henlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Henlley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henlley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henlley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Henlley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Henlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Henlley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Henlley. For the veterans among your Henlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlley 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 Henlley

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