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Henslin Family History

Henslin Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly a variant of Heslin. South German: from a pet form of Hensel (see Hans).

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


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Where is the Henslin family from?

You can see how Henslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henslin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Henslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Henslin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Henslin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henslin families in 1911.
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What did your Henslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henslin. 28% of Henslin men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Henslin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henslin were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • House Work
    34%

What Henslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Henslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henslin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Henslin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Henslin. For the veterans among your Henslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henslin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Henslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Henslin in 1958 was 41, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henslin 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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