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Henche Family History

Henche 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: Hence, Henchey, Hench, Bence, Hecht, Bench, Hanchey, Hance, Dence

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Where is the Henche family from?

You can see how Henche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Henche families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henche's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henche. 100% of Henche women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Henche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henche 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Henche. 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 43 military records available for the last name Henche. For the veterans among your Henche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henche lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Henche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henche in 1974 was 72, and 92 in 1995.

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