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Henchis Family History

Henchis 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: Hennis, Henchey, Hench, Dennis, Hecht, Henshaw, Bench, Hanchey

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Where is the Henchis family from?

You can see how Henchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Henchis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Henchis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Henchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Henchis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Henchis. For the veterans among your Henchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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