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Henkind Family History

Henkind 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: Henkin, Hankin, Henning, Heskin, Jenkins, Jenkin, Henline, Denkins

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Where is the Henkind family from?

You can see how Henkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henkind family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkind's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Henkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkind 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 26 census records available for the last name Henkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkind 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Henkind. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henkind. For the veterans among your Henkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkind lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Henkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henkind in 1957 was 52, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkind 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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