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Henrichsen Family History

Henrichsen Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Henrich (see Henry ). Compare Henricksen.

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


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Where is the Henrichsen family from?

You can see how Henrichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrichsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henrichsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Henrichsen family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henrichsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Henrichsen families in 1891.
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What did your Henrichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henrichsen. 100% of Henrichsen 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Henrichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrichsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henrichsen. 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 553 military records available for the last name Henrichsen. For the veterans among your Henrichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrichsen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Henrichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henrichsen in 1942 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrichsen 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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