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Hentschell Family History

Hentschell 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, Heintschel, Hensell, Getchell, Herschel

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Where is the Hentschell family from?

You can see how Hentschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentschell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentschell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hentschell families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hentschell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hentschell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentschell 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 Hentschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hentschell. 100% of Hentschell 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 Hentschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hentschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentschell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hentschell. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hentschell. For the veterans among your Hentschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentschell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hentschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hentschell in 1959 was 47, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hentschell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentschell 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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