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Henkle Family History

Henkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Henkel a pet form of Henke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henkle family from?

You can see how Henkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Henkle families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Henkle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henkle families in 1911.
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What did your Henkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkle. 24% of Henkle men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Henkle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henkle were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

What Henkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Henkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkle 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Henkle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henkle. For the veterans among your Henkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Henkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henkle in 1947 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkle 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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