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Henderlight Family History

Henderlight Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinterleitner a topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the farther slope (into the valley) behind the mountain spur’.

It is derived from Middle High German hinter ‘behind’ + līte ‘mountain spur slope’.

This etymology highlights the geographical significance of the name, indicating a specific location related to topography.

Such names often reflect the landscape and surroundings where people lived.

For further context, see Leitner.

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


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Where is the Henderlight family from?

You can see how Henderlight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderlight family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henderlight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Henderlight families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henderlight's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Henderlight families in 1841.
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What did your Henderlight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henderlight. 30% of Henderlight men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Henderlight women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henderlight were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Henderlight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Henderlight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderlight 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 immigration records available for the last name Henderlight. 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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There are 211 military records available for the last name Henderlight. For the veterans among your Henderlight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderlight lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Henderlight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Henderlight in 1941 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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