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Henbest Family History

Henbest Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Herbert, Henness, Henner, Longest, Hubbert, Hynes, Tennent, Veness

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Where is the Henbest family from?

You can see how Henbest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henbest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henbest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Henbest family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Henbest's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Henbest families in 1911.
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What did your Henbest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henbest. 34% of Henbest men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Henbest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henbest were Gardener Domestic and Book Folder Hmso. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Gardener Domestic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Book Folder Hmso
    4%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henbest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henbest 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Henbest. 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 441 military records available for the last name Henbest. For the veterans among your Henbest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henbest lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Henbest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henbest in 1955 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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