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Henshall Family History

Henshall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Henshaw. Variant of Henschel.

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


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Where is the Henshall family from?

You can see how Henshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henshall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Henshall families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henshall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henshall families in 1911.
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What did your Henshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henshall. 50% of Henshall men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Henshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshall 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Henshall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henshall. For the veterans among your Henshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Henshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Henshall in 1959 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshall 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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