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Hent Family History

Hent 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: Hunt, Henn, Dent, Kent, Gent, Heit, Lent, Vent, Hett, Heft

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Where is the Hent family from?

You can see how Hent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 26 Hent families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hent 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 Hent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hent. 100% of Hent men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Hent 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Hent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hent 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Hent. 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 844 military records available for the last name Hent. For the veterans among your Hent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hent lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hent in 1973 was 74, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hent 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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