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Henchey Family History

Henchey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennessy.

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


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Where is the Henchey family from?

You can see how Henchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Henchey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Henchey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Henchey families in 1891.
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What did your Henchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henchey. 100% of Henchey 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 Henchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchey 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Henchey. 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 416 military records available for the last name Henchey. For the veterans among your Henchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Henchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Henchey in 1954 was 45, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchey 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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