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Henker Family History

Henker 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: Henner, Hecker, Zenker, Denker, Renker, Hunker, Wenker, Henke

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Where is the Henker family from?

You can see how Henker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Henker families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henker 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 Henker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henker. 14% of Henker men worked as a Janitor and 34% of Henker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henker were Proprietor and 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

  • Janitor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Henker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henker. 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 786 military records available for the last name Henker. For the veterans among your Henker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henker in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henker 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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