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Hengartner Family History

Hengartner 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: Hangartner, Heimgartner, Weingartner, Hinegardner, Gartner

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Where is the Hengartner family from?

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

In 1940, Marine Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hengartner. 50% of Hengartner men worked as a Marine Engineer.

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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

  • Marine Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hengartner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hengartner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengartner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hengartner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hengartner. For the veterans among your Hengartner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengartner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hengartner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hengartner in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengartner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengartner 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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