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Henniger Name Meaning

German: variant of Henninger . Compare Henager and Henegar .

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


Similar surnames: Heiniger, Hennigar, Heninger, Hennigh, Henninger, Henager, Benninger

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Where is the Henniger family from?

You can see how Henniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Henniger families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henniger's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Henniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henniger. 32% of Henniger men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Henniger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henniger were Draftsman and Waitress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Draftsman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Sales Clerk
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Henniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henniger 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Henniger. 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 Henniger. For the veterans among your Henniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henniger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Henniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Henniger in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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