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Hence Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of either Ennis (compare Hennis ) or Hince . Americanized form of German Henz or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bence, Lence, Hency, Hench, Ence, Pence, Henne, Henke, Henze, Hane

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Where is the Hence family from?

You can see how Hence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Hence families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hence's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hence families in 1891.
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What did your Hence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchant H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hence. 100% of Hence men worked as a Coal Merchant H W and 100% of Hence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Merchant H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hence 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Hence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 331 military records available for the last name Hence. For the veterans among your Hence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hence lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hence in 1957 was 48, and 53 in 2004.

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