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Henza Family History

Henza 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: Menza, Benza, Penza, Henze, Lenza, Henz, Henry, Lenz, Hanna, Reza

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Where is the Henza family from?

You can see how Henza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Henza families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henza 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 Henza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henza. 100% of Henza men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Henza women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Henza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Henza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henza 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Henza. 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 32 military records available for the last name Henza. For the veterans among your Henza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henza lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Henza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henza in 1976 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henza 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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