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Henshal Family History

Henshal 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: Henshaw, Henshall, Hensell, Renshaw, Henschel, Hanshaw, Hensel

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Where is the Henshal family from?

You can see how Henshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Henshal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Henshal family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henshal's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Henshal families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Henshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Henshal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henshal. For the veterans among your Henshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henshal

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