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Hensdill Family History

Hensdill 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, Henshall, Kendall, Pendell, Hemphill, Hendel, Vencill

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Where is the Hensdill family from?

You can see how Hensdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensdill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hensdill families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hensdill's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hensdill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensdill 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 Hensdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensdill. 60% of Hensdill men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Hensdill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Hensdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensdill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hensdill. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hensdill. For the veterans among your Hensdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensdill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hensdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hensdill in 1967 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensdill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensdill 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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