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Henchir Family History

Henchir 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: Mencher, Rencher, Hrncir, Henchey, Hehir, Hench, Hancher, Hector

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Where is the Henchir family from?

You can see how Henchir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henchir family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchir's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Henchir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchir 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 32 census records available for the last name Henchir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchir 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 Henchir. 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 9 military records available for the last name Henchir. For the veterans among your Henchir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchir lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Henchir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henchir in 1994 was 40, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchir 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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