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Hennig Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Johannes or Heinrich .

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


Similar surnames: Henning, Heinig, Henne, Hennis, Hennigh, Hennen, Heng, Hennion

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Where is the Hennig family from?

You can see how Hennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hennig families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hennig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hennig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hennig. 77% of Hennig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hennig women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennig were Drayman and 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
    77%
  • Drayman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennig 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hennig. 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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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Hennig. For the veterans among your Hennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hennig in 1947 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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