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Hensdy Family History

Hensdy 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: Hendy, Henry, Henley, Hensley, Hendry, Bendy, Henney, Henson, Hessey

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Where is the Hensdy family from?

You can see how Hensdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensdy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hensdy families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Hensdy family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hensdy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hensdy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hensdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensdy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hensdy. 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 military records available for the last name Hensdy. For the veterans among your Hensdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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