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Henhoff Family History

Henhoff 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: Lenhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Benshoff, Heithoff

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Where is the Henhoff family from?

You can see how Henhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Henhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Henhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Henhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henhoff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Henhoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Henhoff. For the veterans among your Henhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henhoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Henhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Henhoff in 1959 was 65, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henhoff 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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