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Hencinski Family History

Hencinski 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: Helinski, Helminski, Dembinski, Koscinski, Wicinski, Kocinski

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Where is the Hencinski family from?

You can see how Hencinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hencinski families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hencinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hencinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencinski 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 Hencinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hencinski. 63% of Hencinski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hencinski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hencinski were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hencinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Hencinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencinski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hencinski. 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 188 military records available for the last name Hencinski. For the veterans among your Hencinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hencinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hencinski in 1953 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencinski 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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