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Henych Family History

Henych 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: Hensch, Hench, Enoch, Bench, Rensch, Mensch, Heesch, Hersch, Rench

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Where is the Henych family from?

You can see how Henych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henych families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henych's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Henych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Henych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henych 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Henych. 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 19 military records available for the last name Henych. For the veterans among your Henych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henych lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Henych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Henych in 1970 was 83, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henych 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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