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Hentl Family History

Hentl 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: Hentz, Henry, Hunt, Hertz, Hell, Henton, Heath, Henn, Mente, Dent

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Where is the Hentl family from?

You can see how Hentl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hentl family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hentl's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hentl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentl 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 16 census records available for the last name Hentl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentl 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 Hentl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hentl. For the veterans among your Hentl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentl lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentl

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