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Hensor Family History

Hensor Surname Meaning

variant of Edensor with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hensor family from?

You can see how Hensor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hensor families living in Leicestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hensor's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hensor families in 1891.
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What did your Hensor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hensor. 100% of Hensor 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 211 census records available for the last name Hensor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensor 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hensor. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hensor. For the veterans among your Hensor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hensor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hensor in 1968 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensor 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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