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Henteleff Family History

Henteleff 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: Henseler, Henley, Bentley, Gentile, Huntley, Hensell, Hensley, Hengel

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Where is the Henteleff family from?

You can see how Henteleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henteleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henteleff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henteleff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Henteleff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henteleff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Henteleff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Henteleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henteleff 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Henteleff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Henteleff. For the veterans among your Henteleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henteleff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Henteleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Henteleff in 1968 was 39, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henteleff 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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