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Heniken Family History

Heniken 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: Heiken, Henken, Heiden, Heien, Henkin, Heikes, Heike, Henige, Eiken

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Where is the Heniken family from?

You can see how Heniken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heniken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heniken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heniken families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heniken's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heniken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heniken 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 155 census records available for the last name Heniken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heniken 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Heniken. 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 19 military records available for the last name Heniken. For the veterans among your Heniken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heniken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Heniken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heniken in 1966 was 62, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heniken 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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