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Hentgis Family History

Hentgis 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: Hentges, Hennis, Gentis, Dennis, Henton, Hatzis, Regis, Hengel, Benis

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Where is the Hentgis family from?

You can see how Hentgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentgis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hentgis families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentgis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hentgis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hentgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentgis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hentgis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hentgis. For the veterans among your Hentgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentgis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentgis 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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