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Hensn Family History

Hensn 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: Henn, Henson, Hensen, Hense, Henry, Hearn, Heron, Benson, Hees, Penn

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Where is the Hensn family from?

You can see how Hensn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensn family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hensn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hensn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hensn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensn 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 8 census records available for the last name Hensn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hensn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hensn. For the veterans among your Hensn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensn lifespan?

Average Hensn life expectancy in 1970 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hensn 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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