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Henline Family History

Henline Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Henlein from a pet form of the personal names Johann(es) (see John) or Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Henline family from?

You can see how Henline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Henline families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henline's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Henline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henline. 33% of Henline men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Henline women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henline were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Henline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henline 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Henline. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henline. For the veterans among your Henline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henline lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Henline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Henline in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henline 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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