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Handelin Family History

Handelin 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: Sandelin, Handlin, Handel, Handeland, Sanderlin, Hagelin, Daudelin

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Where is the Handelin family from?

You can see how Handelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Handelin families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handelin's in USA. California had the highest population of Handelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handelin 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 120 census records available for the last name Handelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handelin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Handelin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Handelin. For the veterans among your Handelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Handelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Handelin in 1968 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handelin 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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