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Henters Family History

Henters 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: Venters, Fenters, Senters, Centers, Henner, Peters, Hefter, Hester

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Where is the Henters family from?

You can see how Henters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henters families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Henters families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Henters's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Henters families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Henters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henters 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Henters. 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 Henters. For the veterans among your Henters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henters lifespan?

Average Henters life expectancy in 1977 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henters 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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