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Henzelmann Family History

Henzelmann 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: Engelmann, Hennemann, Henkelman, Heinzelman, Heilmann, Wesselmann

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Where is the Henzelmann family from?

You can see how Henzelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henzelmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henzelmann families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Henzelmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Henzelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henzelmann 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 53 census records available for the last name Henzelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henzelmann 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Henzelmann. 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 33 military records available for the last name Henzelmann. For the veterans among your Henzelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henzelmann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Henzelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henzelmann in 1971 was 75, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henzelmann 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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