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Hencle Family History

Hencle 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, Henkle, Henle, Henley, Bence, Helle, Hensley, Hance, Heckle

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Where is the Hencle family from?

You can see how Hencle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hencle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hencle family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hencle's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hencle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencle 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 Hencle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hencle. 100% of Hencle men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hencle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hencle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hencle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hencle. For the veterans among your Hencle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Hencle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hencle in 1963 was 88, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencle 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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