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Henretty Family History

Henretty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanratty.

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


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Where is the Henretty family from?

You can see how Henretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henretty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henretty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Henretty families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henretty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henretty families in 1891.
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What did your Henretty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henretty. 46% of Henretty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Forman
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Henretty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henretty 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Henretty. 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 307 military records available for the last name Henretty. For the veterans among your Henretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henretty lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Henretty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henretty in 1955 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henretty 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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