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Hentscher Family History

Hentscher 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, Herscher, Rentschler, Henschel, Heintschel, Deutscher

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Where is the Hentscher family from?

You can see how Hentscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hentscher families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hentscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentscher 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 93 census records available for the last name Hentscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentscher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hentscher. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hentscher. For the veterans among your Hentscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentscher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hentscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hentscher in 1965 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentscher 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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