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Henderton Family History

Henderton Surname 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, Anderton, Hendron, Fenderson, Pendelton

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Where is the Henderton family from?

You can see how Henderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderton family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Henderton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Henderton families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henderton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henderton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henderton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Henderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderton 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Henderton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Henderton. For the veterans among your Henderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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