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Henslee Family History

Henslee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hensley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henslee family from?

You can see how Henslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henslee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Henslee families living in Alabama. This was about 36% of all the recorded Henslee's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Henslee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henslee 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 Henslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henslee. 35% of Henslee men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Henslee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henslee were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • House Work
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Henslee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henslee 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Henslee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henslee. For the veterans among your Henslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henslee lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Henslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Henslee in 1942 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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