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Henseman Family History

Henseman 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: Henneman, Senseman, Hegeman, Venneman, Henman, Hessman, Huseman

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Where is the Henseman family from?

You can see how Henseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Henseman families living in Arkansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henseman's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Henseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henseman 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 Henseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henseman. 100% of Henseman women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Henseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henseman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Henseman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Henseman. For the veterans among your Henseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henseman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henseman 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 Henseman

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