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Henritzy Family History

Henritzy 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: Heinritz, Herrity, Henretty, Henry, Hertz, Verity, Henrick, Hanratty

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Where is the Henritzy family from?

You can see how Henritzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henritzy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henritzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Henritzy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Henritzy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henritzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henritzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henritzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henritzy. 67% of Henritzy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henritzy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Henritzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henritzy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Henritzy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Henritzy. For the veterans among your Henritzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henritzy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Henritzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henritzy in 1954 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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