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Henderick Family History

Henderick 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: Hendrick, Kendrick, Henrick, Dederick, Headrick, Hendrickx, Hendrich

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Where is the Henderick family from?

You can see how Henderick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henderick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Henderick families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Henderick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henderick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henderick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henderick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henderick. 22% of Henderick men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Henderick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henderick were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Henderick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henderick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderick 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Henderick. 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 127 military records available for the last name Henderick. For the veterans among your Henderick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henderick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Henderick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Henderick in 1966 was 88, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henderick 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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