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Haenke Family History

Haenke 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: Hanke, Henke, Hake, Hance, Harke, Denke, Henne, Haake, Hacke, Hankes

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Where is the Haenke family from?

You can see how Haenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Haenke families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Haenke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Haenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haenke 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 Haenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haenke. 100% of Haenke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haenke women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Haenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Haenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenke 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Haenke. 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 100 military records available for the last name Haenke. For the veterans among your Haenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haenke in 1963 was 88, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haenke 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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