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Hensein Family History

Hensein 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, Henslin, Hensell, Henkin, Bensen, Heskin, Henson, Heslin

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Where is the Hensein family from?

You can see how Hensein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hensein family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensein's in USA. California had the highest population of Hensein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hensein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hensein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hensein. For the veterans among your Hensein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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