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Henshell Family History

Henshell 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: Hensell, Hoenshell, Henshall, Henschel, Hansell, Hounshell, Hensel

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Where is the Henshell family from?

You can see how Henshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henshell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Henshell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henshell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unemployed (entomoto and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henshell. 100% of Henshell men worked as an Unemployed (entomoto and 100% of Henshell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unemployed (entomoto
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Henshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Henshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshell 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Henshell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Henshell. For the veterans among your Henshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Henshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Henshell in 1968 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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