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Henseth Family History

Henseth 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: Helseth, Hensell, Kenneth, Hesketh, Nesseth, Halseth, Stenseth

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Where is the Henseth family from?

You can see how Henseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Henseth families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henseth's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Henseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henseth 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 51 census records available for the last name Henseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henseth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Henseth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henseth. For the veterans among your Henseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henseth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henseth 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 Henseth

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