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Hensdale Family History

Hensdale 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: Hinsdale, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Teesdale, Teasdale, Lansdale, Henshall

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Where is the Hensdale family from?

You can see how Hensdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensdale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hensdale families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hensdale's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hensdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hensdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensdale. 34% of Hensdale men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Medical Doctor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Hensdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Hensdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensdale 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hensdale. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hensdale. For the veterans among your Hensdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hensdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hensdale in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 1999.

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