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Heneker Family History

Heneker 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: Henner, Beeker, Hecker, Heeter, Renneker, Zenker, Nebeker, Denker

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Where is the Heneker family from?

You can see how Heneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heneker families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heneker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneker 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 296 census records available for the last name Heneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneker 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Heneker. 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 41 military records available for the last name Heneker. For the veterans among your Heneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneker 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 Heneker

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