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Hendrych Family History

Hendrych 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: Hendrich, Heidrich, Hendry, Hedrich, Herdrich, Hendrick, Henrich

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Where is the Hendrych family from?

You can see how Hendrych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendrych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hendrych families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hendrych's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hendrych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendrych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendrych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendrych. 100% of Hendrych men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hendrych women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hendrych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hendrych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendrych 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hendrych. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hendrych. For the veterans among your Hendrych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendrych lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hendrych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hendrych in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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