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Hensler Name Meaning

German: from a derivative of the personal name Hans .

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


Similar surnames: Gensler, Henzler, Hanser, Kensler, Hendler, Hessler, Hensley, Heidler

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Where is the Hensler family from?

You can see how Hensler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hensler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hensler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Hensler families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hensler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hensler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hensler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hensler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hensler. 100% of Hensler men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Hensler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hensler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hensler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hensler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hensler. For the veterans among your Hensler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hensler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hensler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hensler in 1953 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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