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Henz Family History

Henz Surname Meaning

German: from a dialect pet form of the personal names Heinrich or Hans. Compare Hentz.

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


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Where is the Henz family from?

You can see how Henz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Henz families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Henz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Henz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henz 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 Henz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henz. 20% of Henz men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Henz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henz were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Henz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henz. For the veterans among your Henz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Henz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Henz in 1960 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henz 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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