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Henshey Family History

Henshey 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: Hensley, Hershey, Henchey, Henley, Henshaw, Hemsley, Hanchey, Hansley

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Where is the Henshey family from?

You can see how Henshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Henshey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Henshey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henshey 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 487 census records available for the last name Henshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Henshey. 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 107 military records available for the last name Henshey. For the veterans among your Henshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Henshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henshey in 1966 was 88, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshey 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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