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Henselman Family History

Henselman 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: Hanselman, Henkelman, Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman, Inselman

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Where is the Henselman family from?

You can see how Henselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Henselman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Henselman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Henselman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henselman 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 Henselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henselman. 34% of Henselman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Henselman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henselman were Welder and Farm.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Welder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Farm
    29%

What Henselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Henselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henselman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Henselman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Henselman. For the veterans among your Henselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henselman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Henselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Henselman in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henselman 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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