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Hentinger Family History

Hentinger 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: Henninger, Hettinger, Dentinger, Heninger, Gettinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Hentinger family from?

You can see how Hentinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hentinger family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentinger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hentinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hentinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hentinger. 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 Hentinger. For the veterans among your Hentinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentinger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentinger 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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