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Henggs Family History

Henggs 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: Heggs, Hegge, Hengel, Menges, Hengst, Hegg, Heiges, Henige, Hentges

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Where is the Henggs family from?

You can see how Henggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henggs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henggs family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henggs's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Henggs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Henggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henggs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henggs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Henggs. For the veterans among your Henggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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