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Henneke Family History

Henneke Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Henke.

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


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Where is the Henneke family from?

You can see how Henneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henneke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Henneke families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Henneke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Henneke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henneke 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 Henneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henneke. 37% of Henneke men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Henneke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henneke were Salesman and Waiter.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waiter
    12%

What Henneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henneke 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Henneke. 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 449 military records available for the last name Henneke. For the veterans among your Henneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henneke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Henneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henneke in 1956 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henneke 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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