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Hens Family History

Hens 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: Hees, Henn, Sens, Hans, Hess, Hons, Heis, Gens, Heng, Jens

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Where is the Hens family from?

You can see how Hens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hens family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hens's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Hens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hens 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 Hens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hens. 33% of Hens men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hens were Baker 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
    33%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Inspector
    8%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hens. 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 427 military records available for the last name Hens. For the veterans among your Hens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hens in 1962 was 67, and 55 in 2004.

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