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Henjes Family History

Henjes 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: Henkes, Henes, Hennes, Henley, Hees, Hermes, Hines, Henner, Hengel

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Where is the Henjes family from?

You can see how Henjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henjes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henjes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Henjes families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Henjes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henjes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henjes 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 Henjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henjes. 43% of Henjes men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Auditor
    29%
  • Rancher
    29%

What Henjes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Henjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henjes 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Henjes. 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 75 military records available for the last name Henjes. For the veterans among your Henjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henjes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Henjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Henjes in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henjes 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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