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Hendrie Family History

Hendrie Surname Meaning

Scottish (central Scotland): variant of Hendry.

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


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Where is the Hendrie family from?

You can see how Hendrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 41 Hendrie families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Hendrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hendrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendrie 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 Hendrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hendrie. 50% of Hendrie men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Hendrie women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendrie were Farmer and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hendrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hendrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendrie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hendrie. For the veterans among your Hendrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendrie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hendrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hendrie in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hendrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendrie 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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