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Henkle Family History

Henkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Henkel a pet form of Henke.

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


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Where is the Henkle family from?

You can see how Henkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Henkle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henkle families in 1891.
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What did your Henkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henkle. 100% of Henkle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Henkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkle 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Henkle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henkle. For the veterans among your Henkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Henkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henkle in 1947 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkle 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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