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Henniges Family History

Henniges 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: Jenniges, Hennies, Henniger, Henninger, Heiges, Henige, Hentges

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Where is the Henniges family from?

You can see how Henniges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henniges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henniges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Henniges family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Henniges's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Henniges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henniges 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 Henniges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henniges. 50% of Henniges men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Henniges women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Henniges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Henniges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henniges 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Henniges. 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 246 military records available for the last name Henniges. For the veterans among your Henniges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henniges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Henniges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henniges in 1966 was 66, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henniges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henniges 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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