What is the meaning of the name Henshaw?

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What is the meaning of the name Henshaw?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Asuelime,

It's origins are:

"Origin: English

Spelling variations of this family name include: Henshaw, Henshall, Henshawe and others.

First found in Cheshire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Henshaw settled in Maryland in 1742; Benjamin and John Henshaw settled in Boston in 1768; John and Joseph Henshaw settled in Philadelphia in 1840. " 1

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