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Henel Family History

Henel 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: Hengel, Hegel, Henzel, Hebel, Hendel, Hensel, Haenel, Heney, Hefel

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Where is the Henel family from?

You can see how Henel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Henel families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Henel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henel families in 1880.
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What did your Henel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henel. 56% of Henel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Henel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henel were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henel 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Henel. 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 303 military records available for the last name Henel. For the veterans among your Henel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Henel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henel in 1965 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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