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Hendriksen Family History

Hendriksen Surname Meaning

Dutch North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Hendrik (see Henry).

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


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Where is the Hendriksen family from?

You can see how Hendriksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendriksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hendriksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hendriksen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hendriksen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hendriksen families in 1891.
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What did your Hendriksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hendriksen. 100% of Hendriksen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hendriksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendriksen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendriksen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 384 military records available for the last name Hendriksen. For the veterans among your Hendriksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendriksen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hendriksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hendriksen in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendriksen 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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