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Hentel Family History

Hentel 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: Hengel, Henzel, Mentel, Hettel, Dentel, Hendel, Hertel, Hensel

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Where is the Hentel family from?

You can see how Hentel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Hentel families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hentel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hentel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentel 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 Hentel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hentel. 36% of Hentel men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Hentel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Hentel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hentel. 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 164 military records available for the last name Hentel. For the veterans among your Hentel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hentel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hentel in 1968 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentel 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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