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Henige Family History

Henige Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Hönicke from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Hun ‘Hun’.

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


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Where is the Henige family from?

You can see how Henige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henige family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henige families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Henige families living in Derbyshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Henige's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Henige families in 1891.
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What did your Henige ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Henige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henige 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Henige. 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 81 military records available for the last name Henige. For the veterans among your Henige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henige lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Henige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henige in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henige 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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