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Hents Family History

Hents 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: Hentz, Lents, Henes, Honts, Bents, Henry, Hunt, Hertz, Hees, Hines

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Where is the Hents family from?

You can see how Hents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hents family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hents families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hents's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hents families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hents 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 Hents ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sheep Herder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Hents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hents 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hents. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hents. For the veterans among your Hents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hents lifespan?

Average Hents life expectancy in 1978 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hents 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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