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Henfrey Family History

Henfrey Surname Meaning

The name has its origins in the Old French personal name Hainfroi, which is derived from the Continental Germanic names Hainfrid and Heinfrid.

These names can be broken down into two components: *haim, meaning ‘home’, and *frith-, meaning ‘peace’.

The combination of these elements conveys a sense of a peaceful home or sanctuary.

This etymological background provides insight into the cultural significance of the name.

It reflects values associated with harmony and domestic tranquility in the societies from which it originated.

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


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Where is the Henfrey family from?

You can see how Henfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Henfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Henfrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Henfrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Henfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Henfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henfrey. 20% of Henfrey men worked as a Carpenter and 86% of Henfrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henfrey were Underground Mason and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • At School
    14%
  • Underground Mason
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henfrey 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Henfrey. 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 274 military records available for the last name Henfrey. For the veterans among your Henfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henfrey lifespan?

Average Henfrey life expectancy in 1988 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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