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Henriks Family History

Henriks 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: Henricks, Hendriks, Henrick, Henriksen, Hennis, Hennies, Henrikson

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Where is the Henriks family from?

You can see how Henriks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henriks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henriks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Henriks families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henriks's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Henriks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henriks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henriks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henriks. 50% of Henriks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henriks women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Henriks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Henriks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henriks 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Henriks. 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 29 military records available for the last name Henriks. For the veterans among your Henriks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henriks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Henriks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Henriks in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henriks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henriks 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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