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Hennich Family History

Hennich 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: Henrich, Hennick, Hennigh, Henning, Fenrich, Heinrich, Henrick

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Where is the Hennich family from?

You can see how Hennich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hennich family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennich's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Hennich families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennich 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 Hennich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hennich. 50% of Hennich men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Hennich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hennich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Hennich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennich 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hennich. 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 220 military records available for the last name Hennich. For the veterans among your Hennich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennich lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Hennich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hennich in 1987 was 92, and 77 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennich 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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