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Henicker Family History

Henicker 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: Hecker, Elicker, Heinicke, Hunsicker, Hiniker, Heninger, Dencker

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Where is the Henicker family from?

You can see how Henicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henicker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henicker families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Henicker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Henicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henicker 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 169 census records available for the last name Henicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henicker 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Henicker. 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 18 military records available for the last name Henicker. For the veterans among your Henicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henicker lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Henicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henicker in 1980 was 61, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henicker 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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