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Henshawe Family History

Henshawe 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, Renshaw, Hanshaw, Hinshaw, Henshall, Kershaw, Deshaw, Hoshaw

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Where is the Henshawe family from?

You can see how Henshawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henshawe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Henshawe families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henshawe's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Henshawe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Henshawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henshawe 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 Henshawe. 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 Henshawe. For the veterans among your Henshawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henshawe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Henshawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henshawe in 1975 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henshawe 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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