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Henery Family History

Henery Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Roscommon): variant of Henry 2 from Ó hInnéirghe. English and Scottish: variant of Henry.

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


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Where is the Henery family from?

You can see how Henery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 75 Henery families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Henery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henery 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 Henery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henery. 22% of Henery men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Henery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henery were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Horseman On Farm
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Henery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Henery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henery 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Henery. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henery. For the veterans among your Henery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henery lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Henery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Henery in 1961 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henery 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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