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Hencsel Family History

Hencsel 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: Hensel, Henckel, Hensell, Hengel, Hessel, Sensel, Henzel, Hansel

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Where is the Hencsel family from?

You can see how Hencsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencsel family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hencsel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hencsel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hencsel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hencsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencsel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hencsel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hencsel. For the veterans among your Hencsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencsel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hencsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hencsel in 1973 was 94, and 82 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hencsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hencsel 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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