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Hentsch Family History

Hentsch 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: Gentsch, Hensch, Jentsch, Lentsch, Rentsch, Deutsch, Rensch, Letsch

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Where is the Hentsch family from?

You can see how Hentsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hentsch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Hentsch families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hentsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hentsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentsch 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 Hentsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hentsch. 24% of Hentsch men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Hentsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hentsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentsch 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Hentsch. 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 673 military records available for the last name Hentsch. For the veterans among your Hentsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentsch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hentsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hentsch in 1971 was 91, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentsch 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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