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Hengstebeck Family History

Hengstebeck 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: Kennebeck, Westerbeck, Sengstock, Hengst, Herbeck, Reifsteck

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Where is the Hengstebeck family from?

You can see how Hengstebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengstebeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hengstebeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hengstebeck families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hengstebeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hengstebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengstebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hengstebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Interviewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hengstebeck. 100% of Hengstebeck men worked as an Interviewer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Interviewer
    100%

What Hengstebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Hengstebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengstebeck 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hengstebeck. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hengstebeck. For the veterans among your Hengstebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengstebeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hengstebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hengstebeck in 1969 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengstebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengstebeck 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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