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Henthorn Family History

Henthorn Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Henthorn in Whalley (Lancashire) from Old English henn ‘hen’ + Thyrne ‘thorn bush’.

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


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Where is the Henthorn family from?

You can see how Henthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henthorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 350 Henthorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Henthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Henthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henthorn. 43% of Henthorn men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Henthorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henthorn were Bus Driver and Winder Cotton Mill.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Dairy Farmer
    29%
  • Bus Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Accepts Paying Guests
    3%
  • Winder Cotton Mill
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 635 immigration records available for the last name Henthorn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henthorn. For the veterans among your Henthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henthorn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Henthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Henthorn in 1952 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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