Modern DNA testing can connect you with Hinchman and Henchman descendants you never knew existed — and scientifically confirm branches of the family tree.
Match with other Hinchman descendants across the globe — many of whom have complementary family tree records.
Scientifically verify suspected family connections and break through documentary brick walls in the record trail.
Y-DNA tests trace your direct paternal line back thousands of years, revealing deep ancestral origins and migration patterns.
Getting Started
Order a kit from one of the providers below. AncestryDNA or FamilyTreeDNA are the best starting points for Hinchman research.
Search for the 'Hinchman / Henchman' surname project on FamilyTreeDNA and request to join. Project administrators can help interpret your results.
Upload your raw DNA file to GEDmatch.com (free) to cross-match across all major databases simultaneously and find more cousins.
Contact us with your results and known ancestors — we can help connect you to other confirmed Hinchman/Henchman descendants in our records.
Testing Providers
Largest DNA database — best for finding distant cousins and confirming family tree connections. Integrates directly with Ancestry tree building.
Visit AncestryDNAThe gold standard for surname projects. Offers Y-DNA testing (paternal line) and mtDNA (maternal line) in addition to autosomal. The Hinchman/Henchman Surname Project is hosted here.
Visit FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA)Strong health + ancestry combination testing. Good cousin matching and haplogroup analysis. Upload your raw data to GEDmatch to cross-match with other databases.
Visit 23andMePopular in Europe — great for finding matches among Hinchman branches that migrated to Australia or UK. Accepts raw DNA uploads from other providers for free.
Visit MyHeritage DNAShare Your Results
If you've completed a DNA test and have Hinchman or Henchman ancestry, contact the Society. We can help interpret your results and connect you with other confirmed relatives.
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