This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hently family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hently Family History

Hently 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: Henly, Henry, Henley, Henton, Bentley, Huntley, Hensley, Hendy

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hently family from?

You can see how Hently families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hently family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hently families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hently families living in Surrey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hently's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hently families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hently surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hently family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hently. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hently census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hently

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Hently. 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.

View all Hently immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Hently. For the veterans among your Hently ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hently military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hently family history

Discover More

What is the average Hently lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Hently life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hently in 1988 was 68, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hently

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hently 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hently family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial