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Henkener Family History

Henkener Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henner, Heavener, Hevener, Henken, Henseler, Jenner, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Henkener family from?

You can see how Henkener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henkener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Henkener families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Henkener's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henkener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henkener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henkener. 100% of Henkener men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Henkener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkener 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Henkener. 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 11 military records available for the last name Henkener. For the veterans among your Henkener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henkener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Henkener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henkener in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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