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Hentschele Family History

Hentschele 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: Hentschel, Henschel, Heintschel, Rentschler, Herschel, Henschen

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Where is the Hentschele family from?

You can see how Hentschele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentschele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hentschele family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentschele's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hentschele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentschele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hentschele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hentschele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentschele 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hentschele. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hentschele. For the veterans among your Hentschele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentschele lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Hentschele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hentschele in 1973 was 91, and 71 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentschele 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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