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Henler Family History

Henler 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: Heller, Henley, Henner, Hegler, Hendler, Heiler, Hemler, Henzler

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Where is the Henler family from?

You can see how Henler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Henler family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Henler's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Henler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henler 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 Henler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henler. 50% of Henler 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Henler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henler 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Henler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Henler. For the veterans among your Henler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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