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Hendershot Family History

Hendershot Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinneschiedt a habitational name from a place named Hünscheid in the Middle Rhine area.

The surname Hinneschiedt is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Hendershot family from?

You can see how Hendershot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendershot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendershot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hendershot family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendershot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hendershot families in 1891.
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What did your Hendershot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendershot. 19% of Hendershot men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hendershot women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendershot were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hendershot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendershot 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Hendershot. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Hendershot. For the veterans among your Hendershot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendershot lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hendershot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hendershot in 1945 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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