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Hendersn Family History

Hendersn 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: Henderson, Enderson, Penders, Hendron, Fenderson, Enders, Hendren

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Where is the Hendersn family from?

You can see how Hendersn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendersn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hendersn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hendersn families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hendersn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hendersn families in 1880.
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What did your Hendersn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hendersn. 50% of Hendersn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Hendersn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendersn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hendersn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hendersn. For the veterans among your Hendersn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendersn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1993, in the United States, Hendersn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hendersn in 1956 was 72, and 83 in 1993.

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