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Handov Family History

Handov 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: Hand, Sando, Lando, Hanson, Handa, Ando, Hannon, Handlos, Bando

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Handov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handov 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Handov. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Handov. For the veterans among your Handov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handov lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Handov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Handov in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 1996.

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