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Henigsmith Family History

Henigsmith 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: Highsmith, Reinsmith, Hengst, Nesmith, Naismith, Heimsoth, Monasmith

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Where is the Henigsmith family from?

You can see how Henigsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henigsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Henigsmith families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henigsmith's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Henigsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henigsmith 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 Henigsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henigsmith. 100% of Henigsmith women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Henigsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Henigsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henigsmith 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Henigsmith. 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 67 military records available for the last name Henigsmith. For the veterans among your Henigsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henigsmith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Henigsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Henigsmith in 1972 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henigsmith 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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