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Henkenius Family History

Henkenius 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: Redenius, Hennis, Hennies, Henkes, Henken, Henkels, Dennis, Henning

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Where is the Henkenius family from?

You can see how Henkenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkenius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Henkenius family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkenius's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Henkenius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkenius 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 Henkenius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkenius. 40% of Henkenius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henkenius women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Steel Worker
    20%
  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Henkenius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Henkenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkenius 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Henkenius. 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 117 military records available for the last name Henkenius. For the veterans among your Henkenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkenius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Henkenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henkenius in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkenius 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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