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Henkens Family History

Henkens 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: Henkes, Henken, Henkels, Henkin, Heikes, Heiken, Hankes, Jenkins

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Where is the Henkens family from?

You can see how Henkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Henkens families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Henkens's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Henkens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henkens. 50% of Henkens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Henkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Henkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkens 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Henkens. 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 108 military records available for the last name Henkens. For the veterans among your Henkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Henkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henkens in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henkens 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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