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Hensher Family History

Hensher Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Henshaw via its variant Henshall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hensher family from?

You can see how Hensher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Hensher families living in London. This was about 98% of all the recorded Hensher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hensher families in 1891.
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What did your Hensher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hensher. 50% of Hensher men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Hensher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hensher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hensher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensher 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Hensher. 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 196 military records available for the last name Hensher. For the veterans among your Hensher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hensher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hensher in 1969 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensher 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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