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Henschell Family History

Henschell 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: Henschel, Hensell, Herschel, Hoenshell, Henschen, Hentschel, Henshall

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Where is the Henschell family from?

You can see how Henschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henschell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henschell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Henschell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henschell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Henschell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henschell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henschell. 58% of Henschell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%

What Henschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Henschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henschell 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Henschell. 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 65 military records available for the last name Henschell. For the veterans among your Henschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henschell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Henschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Henschell in 1966 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henschell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henschell 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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