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Henckendorff Family History

Henckendorff Surname 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: Heckendorf, Heckendorn, Beckendorf, Teschendorf, Dockendorf

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Where is the Henckendorff family from?

You can see how Henckendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henckendorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henckendorff family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Henckendorff's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Henckendorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Henckendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henckendorff 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Henckendorff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henckendorff. For the veterans among your Henckendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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