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Henkiel Family History

Henkiel 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: Henkel, Kenkel, Hengel, Henkin, Henzel, Heckel, Hecksel, Hendel

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Where is the Henkiel family from?

You can see how Henkiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Henkiel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkiel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Henkiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkiel 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 Henkiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkiel. 100% of Henkiel men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Henkiel women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Henkiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Henkiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkiel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Henkiel. 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 74 military records available for the last name Henkiel. For the veterans among your Henkiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkiel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Henkiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Henkiel in 1969 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkiel 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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