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Hensgen Family History

Hensgen 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, Hengen, Hensley, Hengel, Engen, Heggen, Bensen, Henson

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Where is the Hensgen family from?

You can see how Hensgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hensgen families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hensgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hensgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hensgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hensgen. 39% of Hensgen men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Hensgen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hensgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hensgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensgen 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Hensgen. 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 384 military records available for the last name Hensgen. For the veterans among your Hensgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensgen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hensgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hensgen in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensgen 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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