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Hendershott Family History

Hendershott Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinneschiedt; see Hendershot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hendershott family from?

You can see how Hendershott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendershott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendershott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Hendershott families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hendershott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hendershott families in 1911.
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What did your Hendershott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendershott. 20% of Hendershott men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hendershott women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendershott were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hendershott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendershott 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Hendershott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hendershott. For the veterans among your Hendershott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendershott lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hendershott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hendershott in 1944 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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