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Henchey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennessy .

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


Similar surnames: Hinchey, Keahey, Hinchee, Hennesey, Henschel, Peachey, Hershey

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Where is the Henchey family from?

You can see how Henchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Henchey families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Henchey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henchey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Conducteur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Henchey. 50% of Henchey men worked as a Conducteur and 100% of Henchey women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Conducteur
    50%
  • Tudiant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchey 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Henchey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 416 military records available for the last name Henchey. For the veterans among your Henchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Henchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Henchey in 1954 was 45, and 86 in 2002.

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