This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Haensen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Haensen Family History

Haensen 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: Hensen, Hansen, Hanson, Gansen, Bensen, Hansel, Henson, Hanen, Hannen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Haensen family from?

You can see how Haensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haensen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Haensen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Haensen's in USA. California had the highest population of Haensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Haensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Haensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haensen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Haensen

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Haensen. 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.

View all Haensen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Haensen. For the veterans among your Haensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Haensen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Haensen family history

Discover More

What is the average Haensen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haensen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haensen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Haensen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial