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Henickson Family History

Henickson 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: Henrickson, Erickson, Hellickson, Hickson, Nickson, Bendickson

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Where is the Henickson family from?

You can see how Henickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henickson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Henickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henickson families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henickson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Henickson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henickson 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 88 census records available for the last name Henickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henickson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Henickson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henickson. For the veterans among your Henickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henickson

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