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Hensman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English hengestman late Middle English hensman hinsman probably originally having the sense ‘a servant who tends horses a groom’ (Old English Middle English hengest ‘stallion’ + man(n) ‘servant’).

But also in late Middle English ‘an attendant of a high-ranking person on ceremonial occasions’ (such as a banner-bearer or page of honour).

Americanized form of North German Hensmann: cognate of Hansmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hensman family from?

You can see how Hensman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Hensman families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hensman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hensman families in 1891.
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What did your Hensman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hensman. 24% of Hensman men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Hensman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hensman were Engine Fitter (motor Wks) and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Despatch Clerk
    12%
  • Engine Fitter (motor Wks)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hensman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensman 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Hensman. 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 709 military records available for the last name Hensman. For the veterans among your Hensman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hensman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hensman in 1963 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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