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Henschkel Family History

Henschkel 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: Henschel, Heschke, Jenschke, Herschel, Henckel, Henschen, Hentschel

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Where is the Henschkel family from?

You can see how Henschkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henschkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henschkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Henschkel families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henschkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henschkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henschkel 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 Henschkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henschkel. 50% of Henschkel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Lithographer
    50%

What Henschkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Henschkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henschkel 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Henschkel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Henschkel. For the veterans among your Henschkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henschkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Henschkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henschkel in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henschkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henschkel 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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