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Henredy Family History

Henredy 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: Henry, Henley, Hendy, Henney, Kennedy, Heney, Hennesy, Henretty

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Where is the Henredy family from?

You can see how Henredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henredy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Henredy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Henredy families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henredy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henredy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henredy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Henredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henredy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henredy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Henredy. For the veterans among your Henredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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