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Henlock Family History

Henlock 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: Shedlock, Hancock, Sherlock, Henrick, Haylock, Wheelock, Hadlock

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Where is the Henlock family from?

You can see how Henlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Henlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Henlock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Henlock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Henlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henlock 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 Henlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roofing Engineer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henlock. 100% of Henlock men worked as a Roofing Engineer.

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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 1939

  • Roofing Engineer
    100%

What Henlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Henlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlock 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Henlock. 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 11 military records available for the last name Henlock. For the veterans among your Henlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henlock lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Henlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Henlock in 1973 was 66, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henlock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henlock 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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