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Henkinson Family History

Henkinson 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: Jenkinson, Hankinson, Hodkinson, Henrikson, Tonkinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Henkinson family from?

You can see how Henkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henkinson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henkinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkinson 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 Henkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henkinson. 100% of Henkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Henkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkinson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Henkinson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Henkinson. For the veterans among your Henkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkinson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkinson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkinson

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