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Hensay Family History

Hensay 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: Henry, Henley, Henshaw, Hensley, Hendy, Hendry, Henman, Benway

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Where is the Hensay family from?

You can see how Hensay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hensay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hensay families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hensay's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hensay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Hensay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hensay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hensay. For the veterans among your Hensay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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