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Hensh Family History

Hensh 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: Hensch, Hersh, Hense, Hench, Henry, Hees, Henshaw, Heath, Bench, Henn

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Where is the Hensh family from?

You can see how Hensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hensh family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hensh's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Hensh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensh 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 162 census records available for the last name Hensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensh 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hensh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hensh. For the veterans among your Hensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Hensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hensh in 1967 was 67, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensh 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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