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Henschel Family History

Henschel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John)

or in some cases from a pet form of Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Henschel family from?

You can see how Henschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Henschel families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Henschel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henschel families in 1891.
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What did your Henschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henschel. 100% of Henschel men worked as a Mechanical Engineer and 100% of Henschel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Henschel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Henschel. For the veterans among your Henschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henschel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Henschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Henschel in 1946 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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