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Hennecken Family History

Hennecken 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: Hennecke, Henneke, Hanneken, Heinecke, Heidecker, Tennessen, Renneker

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Where is the Hennecken family from?

You can see how Hennecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennecken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hennecken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hennecken families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennecken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hennecken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennecken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hennecken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hennecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennecken 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hennecken. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hennecken. For the veterans among your Hennecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennecken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Hennecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hennecken in 1970 was 72, and 80 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennecken 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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