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Henkison Family History

Henkison 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, Denison, Henson, Pennison, Hennion, Hinkson, Jenkinson

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Where is the Henkison family from?

You can see how Henkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Henkison families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Henkison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkison 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 19 census records available for the last name Henkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkison 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 immigration records available for the last name Henkison. 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 1 military records available for the last name Henkison. For the veterans among your Henkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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