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Henix Family History

Henix 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: Phenix, Enix, Henig, Penix, Henry, Henn, Helin, Felix, Heim, Nix

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Where is the Henix family from?

You can see how Henix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henix families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henix family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henix's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henix. 50% of Henix men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Henix women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henix were Farmer and Farm 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Henix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henix 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Henix. 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 8 military records available for the last name Henix. For the veterans among your Henix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henix lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Henix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henix in 1970 was 52, and 37 in 2003.

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