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Hendsey Family History

Hendsey 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: Hendley, Henley, Lindsey, Hensley, Hendy, Hendry, Headley, Hedley

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Where is the Hendsey family from?

You can see how Hendsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hendsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hendsey families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendsey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hendsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Hendsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendsey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hendsey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hendsey. For the veterans among your Hendsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hendsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hendsey in 1970 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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