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Henking Family History

Henking 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: Henning, Henkin, Menking, Herring, Hankin, Helling, Helsing, Penning

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Where is the Henking family from?

You can see how Henking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henking family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henking families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Henking families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Henking's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Henking families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henking 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 354 census records available for the last name Henking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henking 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Henking. 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 332 military records available for the last name Henking. For the veterans among your Henking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Henking in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henking 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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