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Hencerling Family History

Hencerling 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: Hensarling, Heinzerling, Hemmerling, Heberling, Herling, Oesterling

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Where is the Hencerling family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencerling 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 Hencerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hencerling. 100% of Hencerling men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hencerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hencerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencerling 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hencerling. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hencerling. For the veterans among your Hencerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencerling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hencerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hencerling in 1965 was 75, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencerling 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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