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Hanretty Family History

Hanretty Name 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, Hanley, Hackett, Barrett, Haney, Harty, Manetta

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Where is the Hanretty family from?

You can see how Hanretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanretty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanretty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hanretty families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hanretty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanretty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanretty 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 Hanretty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanretty. 34% of Hanretty men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Ranch Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanretty 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Hanretty. 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 164 military records available for the last name Hanretty. For the veterans among your Hanretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanretty lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hanretty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanretty in 1960 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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