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Hendrick Family History

Hendrick Name Meaning

Dutch Scottish and English: from the personal name Hendrick (see Henry ).

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


Similar surnames: Henrick, Hendricks, Kendrick, Hendrickx, Hendrich, Headrick, Herrick

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Where is the Hendrick family from?

You can see how Hendrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Hendrick families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hendrick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hendrick families in 1891.
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What did your Hendrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hendrick. 31% of Hendrick men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Hendrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendrick were Coal Dealer and Domestic Duties Unpaid. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Printers Warehouseman
    24%
  • Dock Labourer
    16%
  • Coal Dealer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Hendrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendrick 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendrick. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Hendrick. For the veterans among your Hendrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendrick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hendrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hendrick in 1947 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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