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Henchson Family History

Henchson 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: Henson, Benson, Henton, Heighton, Hanson, Hendon, Denison, Henderson

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Where is the Henchson family from?

You can see how Henchson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henchson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Henchson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Henchson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henchson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Henchson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henchson 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 33 census records available for the last name Henchson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henchson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Henchson. 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 military records available for the last name Henchson. For the veterans among your Henchson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henchson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henchson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henchson

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