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Henstein Family History

Henstein 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: Herstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Henstein family from?

You can see how Henstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Henstein families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Henstein's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Henstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henstein 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 187 census records available for the last name Henstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henstein 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Henstein. 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 21 military records available for the last name Henstein. For the veterans among your Henstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henstein lifespan?

Average Henstein life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henstein 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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