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Henigman Family History

Henigman 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: Honigman, Henigan, Henman, Heneghan, Henneman, Hegman, Seligman

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Where is the Henigman family from?

You can see how Henigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henigman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Henigman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henigman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henigman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henigman 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 Henigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerkers was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henigman. 100% of Henigman women worked as a Clerkers.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerkers
    100%

What Henigman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Henigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henigman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Henigman. 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 Henigman. For the veterans among your Henigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henigman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Henigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henigman in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henigman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henigman 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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