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Henig Family History

Henig Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Hoenig.

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


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Where is the Henig family from?

You can see how Henig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Henig families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henig families in 1891.
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What did your Henig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henig. 17% of Henig men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Henig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henig were Cutter and Operator.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

What Henig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henig. 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 415 military records available for the last name Henig. For the veterans among your Henig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Henig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Henig in 1956 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henig 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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