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Henchy Family History

Henchy Surname Meaning

from Ó hAonghusa see Hennessy. Compare Hinchy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henchy family from?

You can see how Henchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henchy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Henchy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Henchy's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Henchy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchy 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 Henchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henchy. 27% of Henchy men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Henchy women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henchy were Miner and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

What Henchy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchy 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Henchy. 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 269 military records available for the last name Henchy. For the veterans among your Henchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Henchy in 1963 was 85, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchy 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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