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Henbry Family History

Henbry 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: Henry, Hendry, Henery, Henley, Hanbury, Hendy, Denby, Henney, Ventry

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Where is the Henbry family from?

You can see how Henbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henbry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Henbry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Henbry families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henbry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henbry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Henbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henbry 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Henbry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Henbry. For the veterans among your Henbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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