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Henshel Family History

Henshel 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: Henschel, Hensel, Henshaw, Hensell, Hensley, Hengel, Hessel, Sensel

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Where is the Henshel family from?

You can see how Henshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Henshel families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Henshel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Henshel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henshel 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 Henshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henshel. 34% of Henshel men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Lawyer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Henshel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Henshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshel 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Henshel. 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 174 military records available for the last name Henshel. For the veterans among your Henshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Henshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henshel in 1962 was 76, and 100 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshel 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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