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Hensche Family History

Hensche 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: Henschel, Hensch, Henschen, Rensch, Mensch, Heesch, Herscher, Hersch

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Where is the Hensche family from?

You can see how Hensche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hensche families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hensche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensche 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 Hensche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hensche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Hensche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensche 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hensche. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hensche. For the veterans among your Hensche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hensche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hensche in 1968 was 84, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensche 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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