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Hendley Family History

Hendley Name Meaning

English: variant of Hanley or else a variant of Henley with intrusive -d-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hensley, Headley, Hundley, Henley, Hedley, Pendley, Hindley, Densley

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Where is the Hendley family from?

You can see how Hendley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 14 Hendley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hendley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hendley families in 1840.
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What did your Hendley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendley. 22% of Hendley men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hendley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendley were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Hendley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hendley. For the veterans among your Hendley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hendley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hendley in 1955 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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