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Henken Family History

Henken Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Henke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henken family from?

You can see how Henken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Henken families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Henken's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Henken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henken 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 Henken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henken. 30% of Henken men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Henken women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henken were Laborer and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    14%

What Henken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henken. 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 645 military records available for the last name Henken. For the veterans among your Henken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henken lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Henken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henken in 1959 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henken 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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