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Haenig Family History

Haenig 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: Hoenig, Hannig, Hanig, Henig, Hang, Koenig, Haessig, Haig, Hanif

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Where is the Haenig family from?

You can see how Haenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haenig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Haenig families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haenig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haenig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haenig 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 Haenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haenig. 60% of Haenig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haenig women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Haenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Haenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenig 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Haenig. 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 64 military records available for the last name Haenig. For the veterans among your Haenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Haenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haenig in 1962 was 91, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haenig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haenig 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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