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Heneke Family History

Heneke 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: Henneke, Henke, Huneke, Heeke, Deneke, Beneke, Hanke, Deneve, Denke

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Where is the Heneke family from?

You can see how Heneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Heneke families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heneke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneke 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 Heneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heneke. 72% of Heneke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Heneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Heneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneke 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heneke. 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 55 military records available for the last name Heneke. For the veterans among your Heneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Heneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heneke in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneke 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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