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Hennecke Family History

Hennecke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Henneke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hennecke family from?

You can see how Hennecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hennecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hennecke family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennecke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hennecke families in 1891.
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What did your Hennecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hennecke. 24% of Hennecke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hennecke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennecke were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hennecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hennecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennecke 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Hennecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hennecke. For the veterans among your Hennecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennecke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hennecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hennecke in 1943 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennecke 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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