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Henses Family History

Henses 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, Hensel, Henkes, Hense, Henes, Hennes, Henley, Hees, Hermes

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Where is the Henses family from?

You can see how Henses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henses family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henses families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Henses families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henses's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henses families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henses 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 105 census records available for the last name Henses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henses 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Henses. 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 11 military records available for the last name Henses. For the veterans among your Henses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henses lifespan?

Average Henses life expectancy in 1971 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henses 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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