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Henlton Family History

Henlton 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: Henton, Helton, Hilton, Hinton, Elton, Holton, Halton, Fenton, Felton

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Where is the Henlton family from?

You can see how Henlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henlton family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Henlton families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Henlton family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Henlton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henlton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Henlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henlton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Henlton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Henlton. For the veterans among your Henlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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