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Henky Family History

Henky 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: Henry, Hendy, Henke, Henny, Heney, Hency, Henly, Henk, Heck, Henley

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Where is the Henky family from?

You can see how Henky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Henky family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henky's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Henky families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henky 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 Henky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henky. 59% of Henky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    17%

What Henky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Henky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henky 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Henky. 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 144 military records available for the last name Henky. For the veterans among your Henky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Henky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Henky in 1965 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henky 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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