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Henkley Family History

Henkley 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: Henley, Hensley, Hendley, Henkle, Hinkley, Hanley, Bentley, Huntley

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Where is the Henkley family from?

You can see how Henkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henkley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henkley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Henkley families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Henkley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henkley. 34% of Henkley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Henkley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henkley were Attendant and Operator. .

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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%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Henkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henkley 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Henkley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Henkley. For the veterans among your Henkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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