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Henckett Family History

Henckett 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: Hackett, Beckett, Heckert, Hockett, Heskett, Henckel, Hanchett

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Where is the Henckett family from?

You can see how Henckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henckett family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Henckett family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Henckett's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Henckett families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Henckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henckett 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 Henckett. 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 Henckett. For the veterans among your Henckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henckett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henckett 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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