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Henchek Family History

Henchek 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: Henchey, Hanchey, Mencher, Henschel, Fenchel, Heichel, Rencher, Hence

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Where is the Henchek family from?

You can see how Henchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henchek family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Henchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchek 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 80 census records available for the last name Henchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Henchek. 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 22 military records available for the last name Henchek. For the veterans among your Henchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Henchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Henchek in 1972 was 64, and 50 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchek 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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