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Handbridge Family History

Handbridge 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: Dandridge, Sandridge, Cambridge, Waldridge, Baldridge, Handyside

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Where is the Handbridge family from?

You can see how Handbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handbridge family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Handbridge families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Handbridge families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Handbridge's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Handbridge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Handbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handbridge 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Handbridge. 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 5 military records available for the last name Handbridge. For the veterans among your Handbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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