| ![Show Contents]() Hensgens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of HensgensWhat does the name Hensgens mean? The name Hensgens comes from one of the family having worked as a groom, squire, or page. The surname Hensgens is derived from the Old English words hengest, which means stallion, and mann, which means groom or servant. The latter word acquired its meaning of squire or page of honor in later times, in other words "an attendant upon a nobleman or personage of high distinction." 1 Early Origins of the Hensgens familyThe surname Hensgens was first found in Northamptonshire near Seagrove, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Hensgens familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hensgens research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1592, 1669, 1675, 1684, 1691, 1694, 1702 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Hensgens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hensgens Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hensgens have been found, including: Henchman, Hensman, Hinxman, Hinchman, Hincksman and many more. Early Notables of the Hensgens familyDistinguished members of the family include Humphrey Henchman (1592-1675), who was Bishop of Salisbury and later of London. He was "the third son of Thomas Henchman, skinner, of the city of London, by his wife Anne Griffiths, daughter of Robert Griffiths of Carnarvon, was born at Barton Seagrove, Northamptonshire, in the house of Owen Owens, the rector of the parish, whose wife...
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| Hensgens migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Hensgens, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :
Hensgens Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Hubertina Hensgens, aged 53, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Europa" in 1930 2
- Jan Hensgens, aged 42, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Alaunia" in 1935 2
- Maria H. Hensgens, aged 18, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Volendam" in 1938 2
- Gertrude Hensgens, aged 17, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Volendam" in 1938 2
- Maria Hensgens, aged 40, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Volendam" in 1938 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hensgens (post 1700) | + |
- Bob Hensgens, American politician, Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 26th district (2018-)
- Sjef Hensgens (b. 1948), Dutch middle-distance runner who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 800 m event
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