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Hendra Family History

Hendra Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hender.

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


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Where is the Hendra family from?

You can see how Hendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hendra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 166 Hendra families living in Cornwall. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hendra's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hendra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendra 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 Hendra 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 Hendra. 38% of Hendra men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Hendra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendra were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Barmaid.

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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
    38%
  • Pipe boiler Coverer
    13%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Clerk
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Barmaid
    3%

What Hendra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendra 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Hendra. 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 345 military records available for the last name Hendra. For the veterans among your Hendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendra lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hendra in 1958 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hendra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendra 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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