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Henkell Family History

Henkell 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: Hensell, Henkel, Henkels, Fennell, Kenkel, Hengel, Haskell, Henzel

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Where is the Henkell family from?

You can see how Henkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henkell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Henkell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henkell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henkell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkell 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 Henkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkell. 43% of Henkell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henkell 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Henkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkell 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Henkell. 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 206 military records available for the last name Henkell. For the veterans among your Henkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henkell in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkell 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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