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Hencher Family History

Hencher Surname Meaning

see Henshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hencher family from?

You can see how Hencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hencher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hencher families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hencher's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hencher families in 1891.
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What did your Hencher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hencher. 100% of Hencher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hencher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencher 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Hencher. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hencher. For the veterans among your Hencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hencher in 1970 was 47, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencher 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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