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Henslay Family History

Henslay 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: Hensley, Henley, Henshaw, Hemsley, Hansley, Heasley, Hesley, Densley

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Where is the Henslay family from?

You can see how Henslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henslay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henslay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henslay family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Henslay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Henslay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henslay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Henslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henslay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Henslay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Henslay. For the veterans among your Henslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henslay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henslay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henslay

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