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Hanry Family History

Hanry Surname Meaning

The name originates from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Hanri, which is an Anglo-Norman French form of Henry.

In English pronunciation, Hanry was usually altered to Harry.

Pet forms of the name include Hann, Hankin, and Hancock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hanry family from?

You can see how Hanry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hanry families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanry's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hanry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanry 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 Hanry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanry. 100% of Hanry 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanry 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Hanry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 400 military records available for the last name Hanry. For the veterans among your Hanry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hanry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hanry in 1964 was 53, and 34 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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