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Hengeveld Family History

Hengeveld 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, Hegewald, Huenefeld, Engel, Mengel, Longfield, Hensell

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Where is the Hengeveld family from?

You can see how Hengeveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengeveld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hengeveld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hengeveld families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hengeveld's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hengeveld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengeveld 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 Hengeveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hengeveld. 100% of Hengeveld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hengeveld women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hengeveld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Hengeveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengeveld 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Hengeveld. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hengeveld. For the veterans among your Hengeveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengeveld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hengeveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hengeveld in 1958 was 55, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengeveld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengeveld 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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