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Henkemeier Family History

Henkemeier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berkemeier, Hockemeyer, Kreikemeier, Heinemeyer, Beckemeyer

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Where is the Henkemeier family from?

You can see how Henkemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henkemeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Henkemeier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkemeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Henkemeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Henkemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkemeier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Henkemeier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Henkemeier. For the veterans among your Henkemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkemeier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Henkemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henkemeier in 1977 was 82, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkemeier 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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