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Hienkel Family History

Hienkel 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: Hinkel, Henkel, Winkel, Kenkel, Hengel, Finkel, Henzel, Heckel

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Where is the Hienkel family from?

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

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hienkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hienkel 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 immigration records available for the last name Hienkel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hienkel. For the veterans among your Hienkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hienkel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hienkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hienkel in 1972 was 53, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hienkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hienkel 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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