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Hennaker Family History

Hennaker 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: Rennaker, Henner, Renneker, Henneke, Menaker, Honaker, Kennamer

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Where is the Hennaker family from?

You can see how Hennaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hennaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hennaker families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hennaker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hennaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Hennaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennaker 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 Hennaker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hennaker. For the veterans among your Hennaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennaker 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 Hennaker

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