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Henks Family History

Henks 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: Jenks, Hanks, Henke, Hinks, Henkes, Henes, Henk, Henry, Heck, Banks

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Where is the Henks family from?

You can see how Henks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Henks families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Henks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henks 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 Henks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henks. 100% of Henks 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Henks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henks 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Henks. 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 457 military records available for the last name Henks. For the veterans among your Henks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henks lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Henks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Henks in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henks 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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