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Henkman Family History

Henkman 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: Henman, Heckman, Shenkman, Herdman, Hackman, Hetman, Hickman, Beckman

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Where is the Henkman family from?

You can see how Henkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henkman families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 2 Henkman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henkman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henkman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkman 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 56 census records available for the last name Henkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Henkman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Henkman. For the veterans among your Henkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkman 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 Henkman

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