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Hendl Family History

Hendl 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: Hendy, Hendel, Heindl, Wendl, Henry, Hand, Hell, Endo, Henn, Wendt

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Where is the Hendl family from?

You can see how Hendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hendl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hendl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hendl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hendl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendl 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 Hendl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hendl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Hendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendl 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Hendl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 318 military records available for the last name Hendl. For the veterans among your Hendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Hendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hendl in 1971 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendl 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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