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Hentsen Family History

Hentsen 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: Bentsen, Hensen, Henton, Bensen, Henson, Jensen, Hessen, Hentges

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Where is the Hentsen family from?

You can see how Hentsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hentsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hentsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hentsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Hentsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentsen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hentsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hentsen. For the veterans among your Hentsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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