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Henra Family History

Henra 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, Henri, Hearn, Serra, Hanna, Penna, Senna, Henn, Herre, Herr

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Where is the Henra family from?

You can see how Henra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Henra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henra family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Henra's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Henra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henra 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Henra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Henra. For the veterans among your Henra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henra 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henra

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