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Hencly Family History

Hencly 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: Hency, Henly, Henry, Henley, Hensley, Hendy, Hendry, Healy, Henney

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Where is the Hencly family from?

You can see how Hencly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Hencly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hencly family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hencly's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hencly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hencly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hencly. 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 Hencly. For the veterans among your Hencly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencly lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencly

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