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Henchon Family History

Henchon 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: Henton, Hendon, Henson, Hennion, Hendron, Henchey, Henrion, Hennon

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Where is the Henchon family from?

You can see how Henchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henchon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Henchon family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchon's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Henchon families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Henchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Henchon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Henchon. For the veterans among your Henchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Henchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Henchon in 1967 was 55, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchon 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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