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Hent Family History

Hent 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: Hunt, Henn, Dent, Kent, Gent, Heit, Lent, Vent, Hett, Heft

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Where is the Hent family from?

You can see how Hent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Hent families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hent 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 Hent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hent. 24% of Hent men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hent women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hent were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
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What Hent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hent 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Hent. 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 844 military records available for the last name Hent. For the veterans among your Hent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hent lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hent in 1973 was 74, and 83 in 1998.

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