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Handsch Family History

Handsch 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: Hanisch, Hansch, Harnisch, Harsch, Handschuh, Hausch, Mandich, Haisch

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Where is the Handsch family from?

You can see how Handsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Handsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Handsch family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Handsch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Handsch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handsch 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 39 census records available for the last name Handsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handsch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Handsch. 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 28 military records available for the last name Handsch. For the veterans among your Handsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Handsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Handsch in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handsch 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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