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Hengescht Family History

Hengescht 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: Heesch, Hengst, Hengesbach, Benesch, Hensch, Henbest, Hermesch, Hecht

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Where is the Hengescht family from?

You can see how Hengescht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengescht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hengescht family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengescht's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hengescht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengescht 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 16 census records available for the last name Hengescht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengescht 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hengescht. 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 Hengescht. For the veterans among your Hengescht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengescht lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Hengescht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hengescht in 1985 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengescht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengescht 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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