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Henderkin Family History

Henderkin 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: Henderson, Enterkin, Enderlin, Elderkin, Enderson, Henkin, Sanderlin

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Where is the Henderkin family from?

You can see how Henderkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henderkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Henderkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Henderkin families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Henderkin's in USA. California had the highest population of Henderkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henderkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Henderkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henderkin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Henderkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Henderkin. For the veterans among your Henderkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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