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Hengen Family History

Hengen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Heng.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hengen family from?

You can see how Hengen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hengen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hengen families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hengen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hengen families in 1891.
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What did your Hengen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hengen. 100% of Hengen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hengen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hengen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengen 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Hengen. 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 589 military records available for the last name Hengen. For the veterans among your Hengen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hengen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hengen in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengen 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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