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Henkowitz Family History

Henkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Benowitz, Herskowitz, Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Horowitz

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Where is the Henkowitz family from?

You can see how Henkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henkowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Henkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkowitz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Henkowitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Henkowitz. For the veterans among your Henkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Henkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Henkowitz in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkowitz 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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