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Hentis Family History

Hentis 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: Hennis, Gentis, Dennis, Henton, Benis, Pettis, Henkin, Kennis, Tennis

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Where is the Hentis family from?

You can see how Hentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hentis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hentis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hentis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentis 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 Hentis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Hentis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hentis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hentis. For the veterans among your Hentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Hentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hentis in 1972 was 92, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentis 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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