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Haensgen Family History

Haensgen 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: Hensen, Hansen, Hanssen, Hengen, Hangen, Hagen, Hanninen, Hensley

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Where is the Haensgen family from?

You can see how Haensgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haensgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haensgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Haensgen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Haensgen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Haensgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haensgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haensgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haensgen. 100% of Haensgen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haensgen women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Haensgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Haensgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haensgen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Haensgen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Haensgen. For the veterans among your Haensgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haensgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haensgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Haensgen in 1963 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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