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Hanches Family History

Hanches 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: Hanchey, Sanches, Hancher, Fancher, Hance, Anthes, Hatcher, Hachey

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Where is the Hanches family from?

You can see how Hanches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanches family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hanches families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hanches's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hanches families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanches 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 Hanches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanches. 100% of Hanches men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hanches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanches 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hanches. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hanches. For the veterans among your Hanches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanches lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hanches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanches in 1967 was 75, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanches 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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