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Henhoeffer Family History

Henhoeffer 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: Dudenhoeffer, Kelnhofer, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Snouffer, Hoefer, Hoeffel

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Where is the Henhoeffer family from?

You can see how Henhoeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henhoeffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henhoeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Henhoeffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Henhoeffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henhoeffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henhoeffer 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 Henhoeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henhoeffer. 100% of Henhoeffer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henhoeffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Henhoeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henhoeffer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Henhoeffer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Henhoeffer. For the veterans among your Henhoeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henhoeffer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Henhoeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henhoeffer in 1955 was 55, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henhoeffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henhoeffer 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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