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Henrik Family History

Henrik 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: Henrick, Henrie, Henri, Henry, Herrick, Henkin, Herek, Mensik, Herrin

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Where is the Henrik family from?

You can see how Henrik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henrik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Henrik family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Henrik's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henrik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Henrik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrik 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Henrik. 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 20 military records available for the last name Henrik. For the veterans among your Henrik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Henrik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Henrik in 1968 was 83, and 1 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrik 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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