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Hengren Family History

Hengren 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: Helgren, Hengen, Hendren, Herren, Hengel, Engen, Heggen, Hendron

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Where is the Hengren family from?

You can see how Hengren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hengren families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hengren family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengren's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hengren families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hengren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengren 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hengren. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hengren. For the veterans among your Hengren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengren lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Hengren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hengren in 1990 was 81, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengren 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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