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Hensal Family History

Hensal 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, Henshaw, Hensell, Hengel, Pensyl, Hessel, Bansal, Handal

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Where is the Hensal family from?

You can see how Hensal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hensal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hensal families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hensal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensal 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 Hensal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensal. 37% of Hensal men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Loader
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Hensal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Hensal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hensal. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hensal. For the veterans among your Hensal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hensal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hensal in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensal 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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