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Henche Family History

Henche 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: Hence, Henchey, Hench, Bence, Hecht, Bench, Hanchey, Hance, Dence

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Where is the Henche family from?

You can see how Henche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Henche families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Henche's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Henche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henche. 100% of Henche women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Henche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Henche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henche 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Henche. 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 43 military records available for the last name Henche. For the veterans among your Henche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henche lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Henche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henche in 1974 was 72, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henche 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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