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Hentosh Family History

Hentosh 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, Antosh, Hector, Hinton, Fenton, Hunton, Denton, Enoch, Kenton

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Where is the Hentosh family from?

You can see how Hentosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentosh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hentosh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentosh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hentosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentosh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hentosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hentosh. 100% of Hentosh 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 Hentosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Hentosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentosh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hentosh. 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 195 military records available for the last name Hentosh. For the veterans among your Hentosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentosh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hentosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hentosh in 1966 was 46, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentosh 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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