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Henjum Family History

Henjum Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn, western Norway from Old Norse Heinvinjar, a compound of hein ‘whetstone’ + vinjar plural of vin ‘meadow’.

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


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You can see how Henjum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henjum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henjum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Henjum families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 39% of all the recorded Henjum's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Henjum families in 1880.
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What did your Henjum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henjum. 19% of Henjum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henjum women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laboring
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henjum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henjum 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Henjum. 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 183 military records available for the last name Henjum. For the veterans among your Henjum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henjum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henjum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henjum in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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