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Henk Name Meaning

German: variant of Henke . English: from the Middle English personal name Henke Hinke a short form of Henkin or Hencock ‘young Henry’.

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


Similar surnames: Henn, Henke, Menk, Henz, Heck, Shenk, Senk, Denk, Jank, Hand

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Where is the Henk family from?

You can see how Henk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Henk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henk. 17% of Henk men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Henk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henk were Clerk and House Work. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • House Work
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Henk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henk 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Henk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Henk. For the veterans among your Henk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Henk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Henk in 1955 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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