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Hencerson Family History

Hencerson 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: Henderson, Enderson, Enerson, Fenderson, Helgerson, Kenerson

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Where is the Hencerson family from?

You can see how Hencerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hencerson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Hencerson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hencerson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hencerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencerson 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 25 census records available for the last name Hencerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hencerson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hencerson. For the veterans among your Hencerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencerson lifespan?

Average Hencerson life expectancy in 1998 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencerson 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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