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Hengstler Family History

Hengstler 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: Hensler, Henggeler, Henseler, Fenster, Hensley, Hegler, Sangster

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Where is the Hengstler family from?

You can see how Hengstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengstler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hengstler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hengstler family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengstler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hengstler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengstler 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 Hengstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hengstler. 100% of Hengstler women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Hengstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hengstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengstler 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Hengstler. 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 321 military records available for the last name Hengstler. For the veterans among your Hengstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengstler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hengstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hengstler in 1951 was 73, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hengstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hengstler 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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