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Heninger Family History

Heninger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Henninger.

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


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Where is the Heninger family from?

You can see how Heninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heninger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heninger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heninger families in 1891.
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What did your Heninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heninger. 26% of Heninger men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Heninger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heninger were Miner and Bookkeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heninger 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Heninger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heninger. For the veterans among your Heninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heninger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heninger in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heninger 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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