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Haenel Family History

Haenel Surname Meaning

German (Hänel): from a pet form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

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


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Where is the Haenel family from?

You can see how Haenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haenel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haenel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Haenel families living in Texas. This was about 26% of all the recorded Haenel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Haenel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haenel 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 Haenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haenel. 29% of Haenel men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Haenel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haenel were Labor 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
    29%
  • Common Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Haenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenel 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Haenel. 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 Haenel. For the veterans among your Haenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haenel in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haenel 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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