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Hengely Family History

Hengely 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: Hengel, Engel, Henley, Mengel, Hensell, Fegely, Hegel, Henzel, Bengel

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Where is the Hengely family from?

You can see how Hengely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hengely family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengely's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hengely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengely 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 5 census records available for the last name Hengely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hengely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hengely. For the veterans among your Hengely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengely lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Hengely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hengely in 1993 was 70, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengely 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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