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Henchman Family History

Henchman 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: Hinchman, Henman, Reichman, Teachman, Heckman, Henneman, Hochman

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Where is the Henchman family from?

You can see how Henchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Henchman families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henchman's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Henchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchman 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 Henchman ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchman 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Henchman. 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 162 military records available for the last name Henchman. For the veterans among your Henchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Henchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henchman in 1966 was 49, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchman 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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