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Henk Family History

Henk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Henke.

English: from the Middle English personal name Henke Hinke, a short form of Henkin or Hencock ‘young Henry’.

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


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Where is the Henk family from?

You can see how Henk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Henk families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Henk's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Henk families in 1891.
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What did your Henk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henk. 50% of Henk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

What Henk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Henk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henk 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Henk. 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 Henk. For the veterans among your Henk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Henk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Henk in 1955 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henk 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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