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Hensarling Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Henzerling a derivative of the personal name Henz or of its cognate Heinzerling .

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


Similar surnames: Fearing, Enterline, Keasling, Herring, Nearing, Easterling

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Where is the Hensarling family from?

You can see how Hensarling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensarling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensarling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hensarling families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensarling's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hensarling families in 1840.
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What did your Hensarling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensarling. 38% of Hensarling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hensarling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensarling 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hensarling. 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 413 military records available for the last name Hensarling. For the veterans among your Hensarling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensarling lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hensarling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hensarling in 1951 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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