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Heansel Family History

Heansel Surname 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: Hansel, Hensel, Hassel, Heaney, Hensell, Hengel, Hessel, Handel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heansel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Heansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heansel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heansel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heansel. For the veterans among your Heansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heansel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Heansel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heansel in 1988 was 96, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heansel 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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