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Haenszel Family History

Haenszel Name 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, Hansel, Hanzel, Hensel, Haenel, Handzel, Hassel, Hazel

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Where is the Haenszel family from?

You can see how Haenszel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haenszel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haenszel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Haenszel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Haenszel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haenszel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haenszel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haenszel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haenszel. 67% of Haenszel men worked as an Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Haenszel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenszel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Haenszel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Haenszel. For the veterans among your Haenszel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenszel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Haenszel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Haenszel in 1967 was 92, and 92 in 2002.

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