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Henchert Family History

Henchert 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: Dechert, Elchert, Mencher, Heckert, Eichert, Weichert, Rencher

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Where is the Henchert family from?

You can see how Henchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Henchert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Henchert families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henchert families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Henchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchert 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Henchert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Henchert. For the veterans among your Henchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Henchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Henchert in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchert 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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