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Henris Family History

Henris 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: Hennis, Henrie, Henri, Henry, Dennis, Harris, Benis, Henkin, Henrick

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Where is the Henris family from?

You can see how Henris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Henris families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henris's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Henris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henris 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 Henris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henris. 20% of Henris 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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henris 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Henris. 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 245 military records available for the last name Henris. For the veterans among your Henris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Henris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Henris in 1964 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henris 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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