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Hennigh Family History

Hennigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hennig.

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


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Where is the Hennigh family from?

You can see how Hennigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hennigh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hennigh families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hennigh's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hennigh families in 1891.
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What did your Hennigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hennigh. 50% of Hennigh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hennigh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennigh were Salesman and School 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Hennigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hennigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennigh 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hennigh. 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 386 military records available for the last name Hennigh. For the veterans among your Hennigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennigh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hennigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hennigh in 1952 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennigh 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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