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Hensens Family History

Hensens 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, Hensell, Bensen, Henson, Jensen, Hessen, Hermens, Desens

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Where is the Hensens family from?

You can see how Hensens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hensens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensens's in USA. California had the highest population of Hensens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hensens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hensens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hensens. For the veterans among your Hensens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Hensens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hensens in 1969 was 67, and 33 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensens 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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