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Henseleit Family History

Henseleit 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: Henseler, Hensell, Hensley, Hensel, Henslin, Hensler, Henslee, Henley

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Where is the Henseleit family from?

You can see how Henseleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henseleit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henseleit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Henseleit families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Henseleit's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Henseleit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henseleit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henseleit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henseleit. 60% of Henseleit men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Henseleit women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henseleit were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Henseleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henseleit 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Henseleit. 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 108 military records available for the last name Henseleit. For the veterans among your Henseleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henseleit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Henseleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Henseleit in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

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