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Hendstrand Family History

Hendstrand 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: Lindstrand, Engstrand, Heistand, Bergstrand, Beckstrand, Nordstrand

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Where is the Hendstrand family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendstrand 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 Hendstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumber Sales was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hendstrand. 100% of Hendstrand men worked as a Lumber Sales. .

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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

  • Lumber Sales
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hendstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendstrand 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hendstrand. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hendstrand. For the veterans among your Hendstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendstrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Hendstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hendstrand in 1966 was 91, and 50 in 1972.

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