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Henricksen Family History

Henricksen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, and North German Henriksen or Henrichsen.

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


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Where is the Henricksen family from?

You can see how Henricksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henricksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henricksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Henricksen families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henricksen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henricksen families in 1891.
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What did your Henricksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henricksen. 100% of Henricksen 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%

What Henricksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henricksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henricksen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Henricksen. 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 880 military records available for the last name Henricksen. For the veterans among your Henricksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henricksen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Henricksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Henricksen in 1954 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henricksen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henricksen 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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