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Hentges Name Meaning

German: patronymic from a pet form of Henrich or Johannes .

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


Similar surnames: Gentes, Hennies, Montes, Henkes, Hengel, Hengen, Hegge, Engel, Mente

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Where is the Hentges family from?

You can see how Hentges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hentges family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hentges's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hentges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hentges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hentges. 22% of Hentges men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Hentges women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hentges were Farm Help and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Help
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 272 immigration records available for the last name Hentges. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hentges. For the veterans among your Hentges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentges lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hentges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hentges in 1959 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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