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Hention Family History

Hention 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: Henton, Hennion, Henrion, Henion, Hinton, Fenton, Hunton, Denton

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Where is the Hention family from?

You can see how Hention families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hention family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hention family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Hention's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Hention families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hention 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 Hention ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hention. 100% of Hention men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Hention. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hention 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hention. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hention. For the veterans among your Hention ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hention lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hention life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hention in 1957 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hention

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hention 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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