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Henitz Family History

Henitz 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: Heinitz, Benitz, Heitz, Hentz, Hertz, Beitz, Hewitt, Reitz, Heit

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Where is the Henitz family from?

You can see how Henitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Henitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Henitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Henitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Henitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henitz 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Henitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Henitz. For the veterans among your Henitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henitz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Henitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Henitz in 1977 was 48, and 27 in 2001.

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