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Henser Family History

Henser Surname Meaning

variant of Edensor with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henser family from?

You can see how Henser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Henser families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Henser's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henser families in 1911.
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What did your Henser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henser. 16% of Henser men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Henser women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henser were Accountant and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Henser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henser 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Henser. 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 403 military records available for the last name Henser. For the veterans among your Henser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Henser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henser in 1966 was 80, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henser 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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