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Hench Family History

Hench Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. It is found mainly in the northwestern part of Bavaria. English: possibly a variant of Hinch.

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


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Where is the Hench family from?

You can see how Hench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hench family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hench families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Hench families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hench's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hench families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hench 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 Hench ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, At School and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hench. 100% of Hench men worked as an At School and 88% of Hench 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

  • At School
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

What Hench family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hench 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Hench. 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 Hench. For the veterans among your Hench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hench lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hench in 1949 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hench

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hench 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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