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Hengens Family History

Hengens 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, Menges, Heggen, Mergens, Jergens, Heiges

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Where is the Hengens family from?

You can see how Hengens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hengens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hengens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hengens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hengens. 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 Hengens. For the veterans among your Hengens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengens lifespan?

Average Hengens life expectancy in 1994 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengens 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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