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Hendan Family History

Hendan Name 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: Hendon, Henman, Heiden, Henton, Herdman, Hetman, Henn, Hedden, Handa

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Where is the Hendan family from?

You can see how Hendan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hendan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hendan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hendan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hendan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hendan. 72% of Hendan men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Hendan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hendan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Hendan. For the veterans among your Hendan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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