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Henenberg Family History

Henenberg 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: Denenberg, Levenberg, Hanenburg, Wesenberg, Danenberg, Weyenberg

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Where is the Henenberg family from?

You can see how Henenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Henenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Henenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Henenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henenberg. 100% of Henenberg men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Henenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henenberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Henenberg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Henenberg. For the veterans among your Henenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Henenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henenberg in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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