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Henicke Family History

Henicke 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: Heinicke, Senick, Henrick, Honick, Heike, Mencke, Phenicie, Gericke

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Where is the Henicke family from?

You can see how Henicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Henicke families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Henicke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henicke 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 Henicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henicke. 50% of Henicke men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Henicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Henicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henicke 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Henicke. 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 69 military records available for the last name Henicke. For the veterans among your Henicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henicke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Henicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henicke in 1968 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henicke 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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