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Hances Family History

Hances Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hance, Hankes, Hannes, Hanes, Hancey, Hayes, Hanley, Lance, Hines

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Where is the Hances family from?

You can see how Hances families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hances family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hances families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hances families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hances's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hances families in 1891.
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What did your Hances ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hances. 100% of Hances women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hances. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hances 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hances. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hances. For the veterans among your Hances ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hances lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hances 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hances

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