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Hendris Family History

Hendris 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: Hendrix, Endris, Hendriks, Hendrie, Hendry, Andris, Hondros, Edris

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Where is the Hendris family from?

You can see how Hendris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendris family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hendris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hendris families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hendris's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hendris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendris 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 Hendris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendris. 43% of Hendris men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hendris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendris were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Print Stemp
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Hendris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendris 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hendris. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hendris. For the veterans among your Hendris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendris lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Hendris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hendris in 1978 was 73, and 52 in 2001.

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