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Henseler Name Meaning

German: variant of Hensler .

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


Similar surnames: Hensler, Hansler, Gensler, Gensemer, Hesler, Henzler, Wesseler

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Where is the Henseler family from?

You can see how Henseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henseler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Henseler families living in Warwickshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Henseler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Henseler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henseler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henseler. 38% of Henseler 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • Stock Clerk
    13%
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What Henseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henseler 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Henseler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Henseler. For the veterans among your Henseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henseler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Henseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henseler in 1954 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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