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Hensleigh Family History

Hensleigh 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: Hensley, Sleigh, Eveleigh, Henslin, Hensler, Hennigh, Henslee

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Where is the Hensleigh family from?

You can see how Hensleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hensleigh families living in Iowa. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hensleigh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hensleigh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensleigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hensleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hensleigh. 100% of Hensleigh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hensleigh women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hensleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensleigh 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hensleigh. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hensleigh. For the veterans among your Hensleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hensleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hensleigh in 1964 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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