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Henkelvig Family History

Henkelvig 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: Helvig, Henkel, Henkelman, Henkels, Kenkel, Hensell, Hengel, Henkin

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Where is the Henkelvig family from?

You can see how Henkelvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkelvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henkelvig family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkelvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Henkelvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkelvig 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 Henkelvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henkelvig. 100% of Henkelvig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henkelvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Henkelvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkelvig 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 Henkelvig. 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 16 military records available for the last name Henkelvig. For the veterans among your Henkelvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkelvig lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Henkelvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Henkelvig in 1975 was 89, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkelvig 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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