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Henrichon Family History

Henrichon 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: Henrickson, Henrichsen, Henrikson, Henrion, Henrich, Henrichs

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Where is the Henrichon family from?

You can see how Henrichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrichon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henrichon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 75 Henrichon families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Henrichon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henrichon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrichon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henrichon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henrichon. 46% of Henrichon men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    46%
  • Commis
    19%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    19%
  • Cult
    19%

What Henrichon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henrichon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrichon 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Henrichon. 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 175 military records available for the last name Henrichon. For the veterans among your Henrichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrichon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Henrichon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henrichon in 1958 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrichon 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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