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Henrichsen Name Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Henrich (see Henry ). Compare Henricksen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hinrichsen, Henriksen, Erichsen, Hendriksen, Ericksen, Henricks

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Where is the Henrichsen family from?

You can see how Henrichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrichsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henrichsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Henrichsen families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Henrichsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Henrichsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrichsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henrichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henrichsen. 28% of Henrichsen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Henrichsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henrichsen were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henrichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrichsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henrichsen. 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 553 military records available for the last name Henrichsen. For the veterans among your Henrichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrichsen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Henrichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henrichsen in 1942 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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