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Henren Family History

Henren 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: Herren, Heeren, Hensen, Hennen, Hengen, Henken, Hendren, Henry, Hearn

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Where is the Henren family from?

You can see how Henren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Henren families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henren's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Henren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henren 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 68 census records available for the last name Henren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Henren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henren. For the veterans among your Henren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henren lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henren 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 Henren

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