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Mc Henry Family History

Mc Henry 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: Mchenry, Mcsherry, Henry, Cherry, Cheney, Mccleary, Mccreary

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Where is the Mc Henry family from?

You can see how Mc Henry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Henry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Henry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Henry family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Henry's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mc Henry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Henry 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 Mc Henry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Henry. 100% of Mc Henry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mc Henry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Henry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Henry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Henry. For the veterans among your Mc Henry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Henry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Henry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mc Henry in 1968 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Henry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Henry 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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