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Henthern Family History

Henthern 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: Henthorn, Heather, Genther, Hanthorn, Henthorne, Esther, Henton

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Where is the Henthern family from?

You can see how Henthern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henthern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Henthern families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henthern's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Henthern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Henthern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henthern 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Henthern. 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 military records available for the last name Henthern. For the veterans among your Henthern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henthern

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