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Hentichell Family History

Hentichell 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: Hentschel, Henschel, Getchell, Heichel, Heintschel, Setchell

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Where is the Hentichell family from?

You can see how Hentichell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentichell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hentichell families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentichell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hentichell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hentichell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentichell 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 Hentichell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hentichell. For the veterans among your Hentichell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentichell lifespan?

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