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Henka Family History

Henka 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: Henke, Hanka, Penka, Henk, Henry, Heck, Hanna, Wenk, Penna, Senna

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Where is the Henka family from?

You can see how Henka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henka families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Henka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Henka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henka 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 Henka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Printer Photographs
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Henka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Henka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henka 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Henka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Henka. For the veterans among your Henka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Henka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henka in 1976 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henka 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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