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Hensenan Family History

Hensenan 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: Heenan, Henneman, Hensen, Senseman, Hennegan, Henehan, Henshaw

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Where is the Hensenan family from?

You can see how Hensenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensenan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hensenan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensenan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hensenan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hensenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensenan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hensenan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hensenan. For the veterans among your Hensenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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