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Hendrix Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Hendriks .

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


Similar surnames: Hendriks, Hendrickx, Hendrick, Hendrich, Andris, Henrick, Heidrich

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Where is the Hendrix family from?

You can see how Hendrix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendrix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendrix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hendrix families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hendrix's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hendrix families in 1911.
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What did your Hendrix ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hendrix. 100% of Hendrix men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendrix. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 25,000 military records available for the last name Hendrix. For the veterans among your Hendrix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendrix lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hendrix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hendrix in 1941 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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