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Henratty Family History

Henratty 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: Hanratty, Henretty, Heraty, Henry, Sherratt, Beatty, Jenrette

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Where is the Henratty family from?

You can see how Henratty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henratty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Henratty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Henratty families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henratty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henratty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henratty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Henratty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Henratty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henratty 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Henratty. 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 99 military records available for the last name Henratty. For the veterans among your Henratty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henratty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Henratty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Henratty in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henratty 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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