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Henchilwood Family History

Henchilwood 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: Henwood, Chitwood, Elwood, Heywood, Leatherwood, Hazelwood, Haigwood

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Where is the Henchilwood family from?

You can see how Henchilwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchilwood family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Henchilwood families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 14 Henchilwood families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchilwood's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Henchilwood families in 1841.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Henchilwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchilwood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Henchilwood. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henchilwood. For the veterans among your Henchilwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchilwood lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchilwood 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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