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Hennix Family History

Hennix 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: Hennis, Hennig, Pennix, Dennis, Henning, Henn, Henner, Lennox, Henne

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Where is the Hennix family from?

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

What did your Hennix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennix. 63% of Hennix men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Hennix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennix 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hennix. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hennix. For the veterans among your Hennix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennix lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hennix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hennix in 1970 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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