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Henzl Family History

Henzl 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: Henzel, Henze, Wenzl, Henz, Henry, Lenz, Hell, Henn, Hehl, Hetzel

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Where is the Henzl family from?

You can see how Henzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henzl families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henzl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henzl 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 Henzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henzl. 100% of Henzl 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Henzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henzl 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Henzl. 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 91 military records available for the last name Henzl. For the veterans among your Henzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henzl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henzl in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henzl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henzl 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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