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Hencken Family History

Hencken 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: Henken, Henckel, Henkin, Heiken, Heckel, Hecker, Mencke, Becken

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Where is the Hencken family from?

You can see how Hencken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hencken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hencken families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hencken's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hencken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencken 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 Hencken ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hencken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencken 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Hencken. 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 190 military records available for the last name Hencken. For the veterans among your Hencken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencken lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hencken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hencken in 1958 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencken 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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