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Henningsen Family History

Henningsen Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Henning

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henningsen family from?

You can see how Henningsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henningsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henningsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Henningsen family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Henningsen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Henningsen families in 1911.
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What did your Henningsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henningsen. 32% of Henningsen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Henningsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henningsen were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Henningsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Henningsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henningsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Henningsen. 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 Henningsen. For the veterans among your Henningsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henningsen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Henningsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henningsen in 1959 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henningsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henningsen 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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