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Hengstenberg Family History

Hengstenberg 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: Westenberg, Hesterberg, Furstenberg, Stenberg, Langenberg, Eisenberg

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Where is the Hengstenberg family from?

You can see how Hengstenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengstenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hengstenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hengstenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hengstenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hengstenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengstenberg 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 Hengstenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hengstenberg. 43% of Hengstenberg men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hengstenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Hengstenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengstenberg 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Hengstenberg. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hengstenberg. For the veterans among your Hengstenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengstenberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hengstenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hengstenberg in 1957 was 59, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengstenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengstenberg 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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