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Henrel Family History

Henrel 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: Hengel, Henzel, Hendel, Herrel, Hensel, Henkel, Henry, Engel, Henley

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Where is the Henrel family from?

You can see how Henrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Henrel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Henrel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henrel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Henrel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrel 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 102 census records available for the last name Henrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Henrel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Henrel. For the veterans among your Henrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henrel

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