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Hefentrager Family History

Hefentrager 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: Borntrager, Tiefenthaler, Hergenrader, Bontrager, Henager, Heimburger

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Where is the Hefentrager family from?

You can see how Hefentrager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefentrager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hefentrager family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefentrager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hefentrager families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Hefentrager lifespan?

Average Hefentrager life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefentrager 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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