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Hensch Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see Henschel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hansch, Hinsch, Mensch, Heesch, Hersch, Lensch, Gensch, Rensch, Hosch

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Where is the Hensch family from?

You can see how Hensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hensch family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hensch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hensch ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensch 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Hensch. 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 563 military records available for the last name Hensch. For the veterans among your Hensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hensch in 1963 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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