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Henshue Family History

Henshue Surname 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: Henshaw, Hense, Henslee, Hensell, Hensley, Henne, Donahue, Reishus

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Where is the Henshue family from?

You can see how Henshue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henshue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Henshue families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Henshue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henshue families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Henshue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshue 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Henshue. 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 19 military records available for the last name Henshue. For the veterans among your Henshue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshue lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Henshue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Henshue in 1971 was 94, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshue ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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