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Henc Family History

Henc 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: Henn, Heng, Hence, Hency, Henck, Hench, Henk, Henz, Han, Henry

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Where is the Henc family from?

You can see how Henc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Henc families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Henc's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Henc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henc 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 82 census records available for the last name Henc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henc 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Henc. 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 37 military records available for the last name Henc. For the veterans among your Henc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henc lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Henc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Henc in 1964 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henc 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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