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Henshon Family History

Henshon 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: Henson, Benson, Henshaw, Henton, Benston, Hanson, Hendon, Gershon

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Where is the Henshon family from?

You can see how Henshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henshon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henshon family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Henshon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Henshon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henshon 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 Henshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henshon. 100% of Henshon women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Henshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Henshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshon 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Henshon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Henshon. For the veterans among your Henshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Henshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henshon in 1982 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshon 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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