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Handleis Family History

Handleis 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: Handlos, Sandles, Randles, Handley, Handler, Handlin, Andreas, Hanley

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Where is the Handleis family from?

You can see how Handleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handleis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handleis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Handleis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Handleis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handleis 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 24 census records available for the last name Handleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handleis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Handleis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Handleis. For the veterans among your Handleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handleis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Handleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Handleis in 1962 was 82, and 92 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handleis 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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