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Henksman Family History

Henksman 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: Huntsman, Henman, Hessman, Heckman, Henneman, Hersman, Hindsman

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Where is the Henksman family from?

You can see how Henksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henksman family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Henksman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Henksman families living in Herefordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Henksman's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Henksman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Henksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henksman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Henksman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henksman. For the veterans among your Henksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henksman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henksman 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 Henksman

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