Henshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Henshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Henshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 37
Independent 32
Frame Work Knitter 23
Labourer 22
Agricultural Labourer 21
Coal Miner 18
Shoe Maker 15
Farmer 13
Blacksmith 12
Tailor 12
Male Servant 9
Weaver 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Silk Piecer 7
Stone Mason 7
Joiner 7
Brick Layer 6
Silk Weaver 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Handloom Cotton Weaver 5
Baker 4
Lace Runner 4
Publican 4
Butcher 4
Fs 4

Henshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Henshaw 100% 17,437
2 Hanshaw 86% 1,783
3 Hinshaw 86% 194

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The surname Henshaw is the most popular version of all its varients

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