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Haehnel Family History

Haehnel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Hahn 1 and

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haenel, Kuehnel, Haertel, Hahn, Hanner, Hoehner, Hahner, Hengel

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Where is the Haehnel family from?

You can see how Haehnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haehnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Haehnel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Haehnel families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Haehnel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Haehnel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haehnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haehnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haehnel. 100% of Haehnel men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Haehnel women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Haehnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haehnel 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Haehnel. 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 246 military records available for the last name Haehnel. For the veterans among your Haehnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haehnel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Haehnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Haehnel in 1962 was 76, and 49 in 2003.

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