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Handiges Family History

Handiges 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: Hanninen, Hailes, Handlos, Mandile, Handel, Hanger, Hankes, Manges

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Where is the Handiges family from?

You can see how Handiges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handiges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handiges family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handiges's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Handiges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handiges 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 37 census records available for the last name Handiges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handiges 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Handiges. 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 8 military records available for the last name Handiges. For the veterans among your Handiges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handiges lifespan?

Average Handiges life expectancy in 1965 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handiges 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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