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Henrey Family History

Henrey Surname Meaning

see Henry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henrey family from?

You can see how Henrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Henrey families living in Manitoba. This was about 19% of all the recorded Henrey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrey 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 Henrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Henrey. 58% of Henrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Henrey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Henrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrey 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Henrey. 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 309 military records available for the last name Henrey. For the veterans among your Henrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Henrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henrey in 1973 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrey 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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