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Hensala Family History

Hensala 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: Hensell, Honkala, Hensel, Penkala, Henshall, Sala, La Sala, Henshaw

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Where is the Hensala family from?

You can see how Hensala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hensala family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hensala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hensala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensala 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 Hensala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Service Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensala. 100% of Hensala men worked as a Service Man.

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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

  • Service Man
    100%

What Hensala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hensala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensala 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hensala. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hensala. For the veterans among your Hensala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensala lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1998, in the United States, Hensala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hensala in 1943 was 47, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensala 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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