This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Henkl family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Henkl Family History

Henkl 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: Henke, Henkle, Henkel, Henk, Henry, Heck, Wenk, Hell, Kenkel, Henn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Henkl family from?

You can see how Henkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henkl families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Henkl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henkl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Henkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Designer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henkl. 100% of Henkl women worked as a Designer.

View Census Data for Henkl | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Designer
    100%

What Henkl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Henkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Henkl

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Henkl. 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.

View all Henkl immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Henkl. For the veterans among your Henkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Henkl military records

You've only scratched the surface of Henkl family history

Discover More

What is the average Henkl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkl

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Henkl family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial