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Henick Family History

Henick 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: Senick, Henrick, Honick, Heick, Renick, Hennick, Henck, Penick

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Where is the Henick family from?

You can see how Henick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Henick families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Henick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henick. 20% of Henick men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Henick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henick were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Henick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henick 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Henick. 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 307 military records available for the last name Henick. For the veterans among your Henick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Henick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Henick in 1952 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henick 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.

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