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Hensden Family History

Hensden 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: Hensen, Heiden, Hedden, Hensley, Hendon, Bensen, Henson, Hebden

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Where is the Hensden family from?

You can see how Hensden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hensden families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hensden family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hensden families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hensden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensden 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hensden. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hensden. For the veterans among your Hensden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensden

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