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Henzie Family History

Henzie 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: Benzie, Henze, Henrie, Menzie, Menzies, Herzig, Henne, Lennie, Henkin

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Where is the Henzie family from?

You can see how Henzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Henzie families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Henzie's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Henzie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henzie 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 Henzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henzie. 38% of Henzie men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Henzie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henzie were Bricklayer and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Henzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henzie 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Henzie. 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 152 military records available for the last name Henzie. For the veterans among your Henzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henzie lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Henzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Henzie in 1948 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henzie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henzie 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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