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Haendel Family History

Haendel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Händel): see Handel

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


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Where is the Haendel family from?

You can see how Haendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haendel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Haendel families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Haendel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haendel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haendel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haendel. 50% of Haendel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Haendel women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Haendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Haendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haendel 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Haendel. 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 148 military records available for the last name Haendel. For the veterans among your Haendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haendel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Haendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haendel in 1960 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haendel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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