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Henneberger Family History

Henneberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Henneberg (see Henneberg).

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


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Where is the Henneberger family from?

You can see how Henneberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henneberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henneberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Henneberger families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henneberger's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Henneberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henneberger 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 Henneberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henneberger. 22% of Henneberger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Henneberger women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henneberger were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Henneberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henneberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henneberger 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Henneberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henneberger. For the veterans among your Henneberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henneberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henneberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Henneberger in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henneberger 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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