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Handris Family History

Handris 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: Andris, Harris, Handlos, Andros, Andres, Hondros, Hanis, Landis

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Where is the Handris family from?

You can see how Handris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handris family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Handris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Handris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handris 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 50 census records available for the last name Handris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handris 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Handris. 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 3 military records available for the last name Handris. For the veterans among your Handris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handris lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Handris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Handris in 1977 was 89, and 89 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handris 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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