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Henegen Family History

Henegen 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: Hengen, Hengel, Engen, Heggen, Heneghan, Henige, Hedeen, Hentges

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Where is the Henegen family from?

You can see how Henegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Henegen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Henegen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henegen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Henegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henegen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Henegen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Henegen. For the veterans among your Henegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henegen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Henegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henegen in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henegen 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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