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Henkels Family History

Henkels Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Henkel.

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


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Where is the Henkels family from?

You can see how Henkels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henkels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Henkels family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkels's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Henkels families in 1841.
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What did your Henkels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkels. 29% of Henkels men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Henkels women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henkels were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Henkels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henkels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkels 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Henkels. 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 341 military records available for the last name Henkels. For the veterans among your Henkels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henkels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henkels in 1962 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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