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Henkelmann Family History

Henkelmann 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: Henkelman, Winkelmann, Engelmann, Hinkelman, Hennemann, Heilmann

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Where is the Henkelmann family from?

You can see how Henkelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkelmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Henkelmann families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkelmann's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Henkelmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkelmann 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 Henkelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkelmann. 100% of Henkelmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henkelmann women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Henkelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Henkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkelmann 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Henkelmann. 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 328 military records available for the last name Henkelmann. For the veterans among your Henkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkelmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Henkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henkelmann in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkelmann 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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