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Hentell Family History

Hentell 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: Hensell, Sentell, Fennell, Hartell, Hengel, Henzel, Tennell, Antell

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Where is the Hentell family from?

You can see how Hentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hentell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hentell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentell 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 32 census records available for the last name Hentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hentell. 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 military records available for the last name Hentell. For the veterans among your Hentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentell lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Hentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hentell in 1994 was 75, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentell 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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