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Henschen Family History

Henschen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Hensch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henschen family from?

You can see how Henschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henschen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henschen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Henschen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henschen families in 1911.
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What did your Henschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henschen. 37% of Henschen men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Henschen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henschen were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Hand
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Henschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henschen 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Henschen. 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 811 military records available for the last name Henschen. For the veterans among your Henschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henschen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Henschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henschen in 1960 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henschen 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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