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Hensey Family History

Hensey Surname Meaning

from Ó hAonghusa see Hennessy.

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


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Where is the Hensey family from?

You can see how Hensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Hensey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hensey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hensey families in 1911.
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What did your Hensey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hensey. 27% of Hensey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hensey women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hensey were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensey 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Hensey. 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 874 military records available for the last name Hensey. For the veterans among your Hensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hensey in 1954 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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