This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hencie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hencie Family History

Hencie 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: Hence, Henrie, Bence, Hance, Dence, Henne, Lennie, Henkin, Lence

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hencie family from?

You can see how Hencie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hencie family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hencie's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hencie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hencie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hencie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hencie

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Hencie. 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.

View all Hencie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Hencie. For the veterans among your Hencie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hencie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hencie family history

Discover More

What is the average Hencie lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Hencie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hencie in 1986 was 72, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hencie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial