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Henicksen Family History

Henicksen 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: Henricksen, Ericksen, Henriksen, Henrickson, Henrichsen, Hendricksen

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Where is the Henicksen family from?

You can see how Henicksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henicksen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henicksen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Henicksen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henicksen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henicksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henicksen 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 29 census records available for the last name Henicksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henicksen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Henicksen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Henicksen. For the veterans among your Henicksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henicksen lifespan?

Average Henicksen life expectancy in 1999 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henicksen 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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