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Hencke Family History

Hencke Name 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: Mencke, Hecke, Henke, Hence, Henck, Henckel, Heck, Bence, Hance

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Where is the Hencke family from?

You can see how Hencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hencke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Hencke families living in Texas. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hencke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hencke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencke 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 Hencke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hencke. 34% of Hencke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hencke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hencke were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Hencke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencke 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Hencke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hencke. For the veterans among your Hencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hencke in 1960 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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