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Hentin Family History

Hentin 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: Henton, Henkin, Entin, Hinton, Hankin, Fenton, Hunton, Denton, Kenton

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Where is the Hentin family from?

You can see how Hentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hentin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hentin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hentin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hentin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hentin. For the veterans among your Hentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Hentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hentin in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentin 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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