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Hendrixon Family History

Hendrixon 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: Hendrixson, Hendron, Hendrix, Henrion, Hendon, Henderson, Hennion

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Where is the Hendrixon family from?

You can see how Hendrixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendrixon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendrixon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hendrixon families living in Tennessee. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hendrixon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hendrixon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendrixon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendrixon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hendrixon. 34% of Hendrixon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hendrixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendrixon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hendrixon. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hendrixon. For the veterans among your Hendrixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendrixon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hendrixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hendrixon in 1967 was 91, and 89 in 1999.

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