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Hendericks Family History

Hendericks Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Hendricks. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 11

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


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Where is the Hendericks family from?

You can see how Hendericks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendericks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hendericks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hendericks families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hendericks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hendericks families in 1911.
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What did your Hendericks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendericks. 22% of Hendericks men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hendericks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendericks were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hendericks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendericks 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Hendericks. 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 209 military records available for the last name Hendericks. For the veterans among your Hendericks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendericks lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hendericks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hendericks in 1972 was 52, and 55 in 2003.

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