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Henold Family History

Henold 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: Herold, Tenold, Honold, Heinold, Menold, Hanold, Herod, Harold

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Where is the Henold family from?

You can see how Henold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Henold families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Henold's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Henold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henold 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Henold. 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 30 military records available for the last name Henold. For the veterans among your Henold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henold lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Henold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Henold in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henold 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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