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Hengesch Family History

Hengesch 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: Heesch, Hengesbach, Benesch, Hensch, Hermesch, Rensch, Hengel, Mensch

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Where is the Hengesch family from?

You can see how Hengesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hengesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hengesch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hengesch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hengesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hengesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hengesch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hengesch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hengesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hengesch 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hengesch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hengesch. For the veterans among your Hengesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hengesch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Hengesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hengesch in 1961 was 59, and 72 in 1995.

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