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Henrikson Family History

Henrikson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Henriksson: patronymic from the personal name Henrik (see Henry). This is also an Americanized form of the Norwegian and Danish cognate Henriksen.

Compare Hendrickson and Henrickson.

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


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Where is the Henrikson family from?

You can see how Henrikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrikson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henrikson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Henrikson families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henrikson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henrikson families in 1911.
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What did your Henrikson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henrikson. 75% of Henrikson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henrikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrikson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Henrikson. 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 Henrikson. For the veterans among your Henrikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrikson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Henrikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Henrikson in 1945 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrikson 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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