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Hensing Family History

Hensing 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: Henning, Helsing, Rensing, Lensing, Mensing, Ensing, Bensing, Hessing

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Where is the Hensing family from?

You can see how Hensing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hensing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hensing families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hensing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hensing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hensing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hensing. 56% of Hensing men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hensing women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hensing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensing 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Hensing. 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 169 military records available for the last name Hensing. For the veterans among your Hensing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hensing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hensing in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensing 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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