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Hendsch Family History

Hendsch 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: Hensch, Rensch, Mensch, Heesch, Hersch, Benisch, Gentsch, Benesch

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Where is the Hendsch family from?

You can see how Hendsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hendsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hendsch families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendsch's in USA. California had the highest population of Hendsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendsch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hendsch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hendsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendsch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hendsch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hendsch. For the veterans among your Hendsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hendsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hendsch in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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