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Henslee Family History

Henslee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hensley.

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


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Where is the Henslee family from?

You can see how Henslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henslee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Henslee family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henslee's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Henslee families in 1891.
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What did your Henslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henslee. 100% of Henslee 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Henslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henslee 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Henslee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henslee. For the veterans among your Henslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henslee lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Henslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Henslee in 1942 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henslee 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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