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Henriksson Family History

Henriksson 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: Henrikson, Eriksson, Henriksen, Henrickson, Hendriksen, Hendrickson

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Where is the Henriksson family from?

You can see how Henriksson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henriksson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Henriksson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Henriksson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Henriksson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Henriksson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henriksson 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 Henriksson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henriksson. 50% of Henriksson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Shorthand Typist
    50%
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What Henriksson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Henriksson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henriksson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Henriksson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Henriksson. For the veterans among your Henriksson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henriksson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Henriksson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Henriksson in 1956 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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