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Henselmeier Family History

Henselmeier 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: Engelmeyer, Henseler, Gensemer, Linsenmeyer, Berkemeier, Angermeier

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Where is the Henselmeier family from?

You can see how Henselmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henselmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henselmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Henselmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henselmeier's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Henselmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henselmeier 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 Henselmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henselmeier. 100% of Henselmeier men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Henselmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Henselmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henselmeier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Henselmeier. 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 31 military records available for the last name Henselmeier. For the veterans among your Henselmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henselmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Henselmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henselmeier in 1963 was 79, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henselmeier 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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