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Henckell Family History

Henckell 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: Henckel, Hensell, Heckel, Henkel, Henkels, Heiskell, Fennell, Kenkel

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Where is the Henckell family from?

You can see how Henckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henckell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henckell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Henckell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henckell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henckell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henckell 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 Henckell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Druggist
    100%

What Henckell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Henckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henckell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Henckell. 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 81 military records available for the last name Henckell. For the veterans among your Henckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henckell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Henckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henckell in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henckell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henckell 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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