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Hengert Family History

Hengert 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: Hergert, Engert, Wengert, Hunger, Herbert, Benkert, Egert, Helbert

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Where is the Hengert family from?

You can see how Hengert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hengert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hengert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hengert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengert 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 83 census records available for the last name Hengert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengert 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hengert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hengert. For the veterans among your Hengert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Hengert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hengert in 1960 was 46, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengert 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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