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Henckler Family History

Henckler Surname 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: Heckler, Seckler, Heckle, Keckler, Sheckler, Hunkler, Hinckley

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Where is the Henckler family from?

You can see how Henckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henckler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henckler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Henckler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henckler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henckler 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 Henckler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Henckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Henckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henckler 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Henckler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Henckler. For the veterans among your Henckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henckler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Henckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henckler in 1967 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henckler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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