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Henchell Family History

Henchell 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: Hensell, Winchell, Henschel, Getchell, Fenchel, Heichel, Henchey

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Where is the Henchell family from?

You can see how Henchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Henchell families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Henchell's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Henchell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchell 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 Henchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henchell. 100% of Henchell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Henchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Henchell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Henchell. For the veterans among your Henchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Henchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Henchell in 1970 was 43, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchell 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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