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Henshan Family History

Henshan 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: Henshaw, Henehan, Henman, Renshaw, Lenahan, Henson, Heneghan, Hessman

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Where is the Henshan family from?

You can see how Henshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Henshan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henshan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Henshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Henshan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Henshan. For the veterans among your Henshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshan 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 Henshan

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