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Hencham Family History

Hencham 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: Henshaw, Bentham, Denham, Fincham, Ketcham, Benham, Beecham, Henchey

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Where is the Hencham family from?

You can see how Hencham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hencham family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hencham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hencham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencham 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 58 census records available for the last name Hencham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencham 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hencham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hencham. For the veterans among your Hencham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencham 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 Hencham

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