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Henretta Family History

Henretta 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: Henretty, Berretta, Jenrette, Perretta, Beretta, Manetta, Herrera

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Where is the Henretta family from?

You can see how Henretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henretta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Henretta family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henretta's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Henretta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henretta 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 Henretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henretta. 34% of Henretta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henretta women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Henretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henretta 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Henretta. 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 131 military records available for the last name Henretta. For the veterans among your Henretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henretta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Henretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Henretta in 1956 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henretta 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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