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Hento Family History

Hento 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: Henton, Vento, Mento, Henao, Hentz, Bento, Lento, Henry, Hector, Hunt

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Where is the Hento family from?

You can see how Hento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hento family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hento families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hento's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hento surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hento. 100% of Hento men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Hento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hento 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hento. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hento. For the veterans among your Hento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hento lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hento in 1974 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

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