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Henries Family History

Henries 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: Hennies, Henrie, Hermes, Menzies, Henrick, Ferries, Herres, Henricks

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Where is the Henries family from?

You can see how Henries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Henries families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henries's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Henries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henries 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 Henries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henries. 42% of Henries men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Labor
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henries 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Henries. 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 198 military records available for the last name Henries. For the veterans among your Henries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henries lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Henries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henries in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henries

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henries 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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