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Henderek Family History

Henderek 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: Hinderer, Hendren, Hendee, Helder, Herder, Henner, Pender, Bender

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Where is the Henderek family from?

You can see how Henderek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderek family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Henderek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henderek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Henderek families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Henderek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Henderek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Henderek. For the veterans among your Henderek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Henderek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henderek in 1985 was 70, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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