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Henceley Family History

Henceley 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: Henley, Hensley, Hennelly, Hinckley, Hendley, Henchey, Meneley

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Where is the Henceley family from?

You can see how Henceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henceley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henceley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henceley family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Henceley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Henceley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henceley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Henceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henceley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henceley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Henceley. For the veterans among your Henceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henceley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henceley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henceley

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