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Hennegen Family History

Hennegen 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: Hennegan, Henneman, Henneke, Hanneken, Herdegen, Hennen, Hengen

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Where is the Hennegen family from?

You can see how Hennegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennegen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hennegen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hennegen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hennegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hennegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennegen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hennegen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hennegen. For the veterans among your Hennegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennegen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Hennegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hennegen in 1973 was 77, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennegen 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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