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Hentrick Family History

Hentrick 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, Hendrick, Hettrick, Hetrick, Herrick, Kendrick, Petrick

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Where is the Hentrick family from?

You can see how Hentrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentrick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hentrick families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hentrick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hentrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hentrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hentrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hentrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentrick 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hentrick. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hentrick. For the veterans among your Hentrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hentrick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hentrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hentrick in 1970 was 30, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hentrick 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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