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Hensling Family History

Hensling 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: Hessling, Henslin, Helling, Henning, Helsing, Herling, Wendling

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Where is the Hensling family from?

You can see how Hensling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hensling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hensling families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hensling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hensling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensling 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 Hensling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hensling. 100% of Hensling men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hensling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hensling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensling 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hensling. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hensling. For the veterans among your Hensling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hensling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hensling in 1967 was 74, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hensling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensling 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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