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Henckels Family History

Henckels 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: Henckel, Henkels, Heckel, Henkel, Henkes, Eckels, Kenkel, Hensell

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Where is the Henckels family from?

You can see how Henckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henckels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Henckels families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Henckels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Henckels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Henckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henckels 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Henckels. 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 10 military records available for the last name Henckels. For the veterans among your Henckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henckels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Henckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henckels in 1956 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henckels 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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