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Henly Family History

Henly Surname Meaning

English Irish (Cork) and Scottish: variant of Henley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henly family from?

You can see how Henly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Henly families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Henly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henly families in 1911.
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What did your Henly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henly. 100% of Henly men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Henly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henly 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Henly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henly. For the veterans among your Henly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Henly in 1963 was 73, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henly 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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