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Hentrup Family History

Hentrup 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: Bentrup, Westrup, Hattrup, Wenstrup, Henry, Henton, Ventre, Hendry

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Where is the Hentrup family from?

You can see how Hentrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hentrup family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentrup's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hentrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hentrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hentrup. 100% of Hentrup men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hentrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Hentrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentrup 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hentrup. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hentrup. For the veterans among your Hentrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentrup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hentrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hentrup in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentrup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentrup 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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