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Henchen Family History

Henchen 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, Henschen, Hanchey, Hitchen, Eichen, Kinchen, Hoeschen

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Where is the Henchen family from?

You can see how Henchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Henchen families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henchen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henchen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchen 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 Henchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henchen. 28% of Henchen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Henchen women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henchen were Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Henchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchen 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Henchen. 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 170 military records available for the last name Henchen. For the veterans among your Henchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henchen in 1963 was 73, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchen 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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