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Haensly Family History

Haensly 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: Haessly, Hensley, Hansley, Hoesly, Haenel, Hanly, Henly, Handly

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Where is the Haensly family from?

You can see how Haensly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haensly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haensly family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haensly's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Haensly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haensly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haensly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haensly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Haensly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haensly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Haensly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Haensly. For the veterans among your Haensly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haensly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Haensly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Haensly in 1976 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

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