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Henggeler Family History

Henggeler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of Heng.

German: habitational name from any of several places in northwestern Germany named Hengeler, Henglarn, or Hangelar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henggeler family from?

You can see how Henggeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henggeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henggeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Henggeler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Henggeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Henggeler families in 1880.
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What did your Henggeler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Henggeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henggeler 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Henggeler. 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 94 military records available for the last name Henggeler. For the veterans among your Henggeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henggeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henggeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henggeler in 1962 was 65, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henggeler 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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