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Haensler Family History

Haensler Name 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: Haessler, Hensler, Hansler, Hensley, Hasler, Baessler, Hansley

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Where is the Haensler family from?

You can see how Haensler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haensler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haensler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Haensler families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Haensler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Haensler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haensler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haensler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haensler. 100% of Haensler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Haensler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Haensler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Haensler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haensler 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Haensler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Haensler. For the veterans among your Haensler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haensler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Haensler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haensler in 1954 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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