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Henkler Family History

Henkler 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: Heckler, Hunkler, Hendler, Henzler, Henkle, Hensler, Heller, Henley

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Where is the Henkler family from?

You can see how Henkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Henkler families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Henkler's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Henkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkler. 50% of Henkler men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Henkler women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Henkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Henkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkler 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Henkler. 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 73 military records available for the last name Henkler. For the veterans among your Henkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Henkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Henkler in 1969 was 86, and 63 in 1985.

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