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Henicham Family History

Henicham 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: Henshaw, Higham, Bentham, Denham, Heneghan, Fincham, Ketcham

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Where is the Henicham family from?

You can see how Henicham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henicham family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Henicham family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henicham's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Henicham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henicham 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 6 census records available for the last name Henicham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henicham 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 Henicham. 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 Henicham. For the veterans among your Henicham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henicham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henicham

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