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Hennerley Family History

Hennerley Surname 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: Kennerly, Hennelly, Connerley, Hennessey, Hennesey, Henley, Hensley

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Where is the Hennerley family from?

You can see how Hennerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennerley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hennerley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hennerley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hennerley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hennerley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennerley 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 Hennerley 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 Hennerley. 50% of Hennerley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hennerley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hennerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hennerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennerley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hennerley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hennerley. For the veterans among your Hennerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennerley lifespan?

Average Hennerley life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennerley 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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