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Henekee Family History

Henekee 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: Henneke, Henke, Huneke, Heeke, Henkle, Deneke, Henkel, Henkes, Beneke

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Where is the Henekee family from?

You can see how Henekee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henekee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henekee families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Henekee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henekee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Henekee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henekee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henekee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henekee. For the veterans among your Henekee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henekee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henekee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henekee

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