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Hensman Name Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English hengestman late Middle English hensman hinsman probably originally having the sense ‘a servant who tends horses a groom’ (Old English Middle English hengest ‘stallion’ + man(n) ‘servant’) but also in late Middle English ‘an attendant of a high-ranking person on ceremonial occasions’ (such as a banner-bearer or page of honour). Americanized form of North German Hensmann: cognate of Hansmann .

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


Similar surnames: Henman, Hessman, Hersman, Bensman, Hansman, Henshaw, Herdman, Hetman

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Where is the Hensman family from?

You can see how Hensman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hensman family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hensman's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Hensman families in 1840.
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What did your Hensman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hensman. 48% of Hensman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hensman women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hensman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensman 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Hensman. 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 709 military records available for the last name Hensman. For the veterans among your Hensman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hensman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hensman in 1963 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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