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Henzler Family History

Henzler Surname Meaning

South German: derivative of Henze or equivalent of Hensler.

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


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Where is the Henzler family from?

You can see how Henzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Henzler families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Henzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henzler families in 1880.
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What did your Henzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henzler. 29% of Henzler men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Henzler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henzler were Messenger 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Messenger
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Henzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henzler 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Henzler. 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 696 military records available for the last name Henzler. For the veterans among your Henzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henzler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Henzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Henzler in 1945 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henzler 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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