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Henrickson Family History

Henrickson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish patronymic Henriksson (see Henrikson) or of its Danish, Norwegian, and North German cognates (see Henricksen).

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


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Where is the Henrickson family from?

You can see how Henrickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henrickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Henrickson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Henrickson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Henrickson families in 1891.
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What did your Henrickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henrickson. 60% of Henrickson men worked as a Shipwright and 100% of Henrickson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipwright
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Henrickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrickson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Henrickson. 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 Henrickson. For the veterans among your Henrickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrickson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Henrickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Henrickson in 1953 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrickson 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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