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Handlang Family History

Handlang 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: Handeland, Sandland, Wandling, Handlin, Hadland, Handlon, Hanlan

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Where is the Handlang family from?

You can see how Handlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handlang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Handlang families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Handlang families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Handlang's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Handlang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handlang 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 61 census records available for the last name Handlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handlang 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Handlang. 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 12 military records available for the last name Handlang. For the veterans among your Handlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handlang lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Handlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Handlang in 1960 was 64, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handlang 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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