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Hency Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Henze .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hence, Henry, Heck, Bence, Heagy, Heiney, Henes, Hench, Henly, Henck

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Where is the Hency family from?

You can see how Hency families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hency family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hency families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hency families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hency's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hency families in 1880.
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What did your Hency ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hency. 36% of Hency men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hency women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hency were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Watchman
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hency. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hency 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Hency. 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 222 military records available for the last name Hency. For the veterans among your Hency ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hency lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hency life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hency in 1965 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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