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
Coal Miner Hewer 31
General Labourer 25
Cotton Weaver 24
General Servant Domestic 18
Living On Own Means 18
Blacksmith 16
Coal Hewer 14
Coal Miner C Hewer 14
Charwoman 10
Housemaid Domestic 10
Laundress Wash 10
Shirt Machinist 10
Cotton Spinner 9
Dress Maker 9
School Boy 9
Commercial Clerk 8
House Keeper Domestic 8
Coal Hewer Below Ground 8
Dressmaker 7
Farmer 7
Cotton Winder 6
Domestic Servant 6
Iron Moulder 6
Butcher 6
Hosiery Hand 6

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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