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Hengs Family History

Hengs 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: Hengst, Heng, Heggs, Henes, Henry, Hong, Feng, Meng, Zheng, Cheng

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Where is the Hengs family from?

You can see how Hengs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hengs families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengs's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hengs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Hengs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengs 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hengs. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hengs. For the veterans among your Hengs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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