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Hensbridge Family History

Hensbridge 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: Eastridge, Delbridge, Herridge, Estridge, Lethbridge, Eskridge

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Where is the Hensbridge family from?

You can see how Hensbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensbridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hensbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hensbridge families living in Wiltshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hensbridge's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Hensbridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Hensbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensbridge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hensbridge. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hensbridge. For the veterans among your Hensbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensbridge lifespan?

Average Hensbridge life expectancy in 1959 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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