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Henschke Family History

Henschke 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: Heschke, Jenschke, Perschke, Reschke, Peschke, Henschel, Geschke

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Where is the Henschke family from?

You can see how Henschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henschke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Henschke families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Henschke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Henschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henschke. 32% of Henschke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henschke women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Henschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henschke 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Henschke. 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 521 military records available for the last name Henschke. For the veterans among your Henschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henschke in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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