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Hren Family History

Hren Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or topographic name from hren ‘horseradish’ as a nickname probably denoting someone with an aggressive temperament or a sharp wit.

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


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Where is the Hren family from?

You can see how Hren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Hren families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hren families in 1891.
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What did your Hren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hren. 30% of Hren men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Hren women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hren were Salesman and Milker.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Milker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hren 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Hren. 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 564 military records available for the last name Hren. For the veterans among your Hren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hren in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hren 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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