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Henicks Family History

Henicks 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: Henricks, Senick, Henrick, Honick, Hicks, Heick, Renick, Nicks

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Where is the Henicks family from?

You can see how Henicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henicks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henicks families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henicks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Henicks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henicks 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 104 census records available for the last name Henicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henicks 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Henicks. 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 10 military records available for the last name Henicks. For the veterans among your Henicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henicks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Henicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Henicks in 1969 was 70, and 56 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henicks 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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