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Handschmann Family History

Handschmann 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: Hansmann, Hirschmann, Hausmann, Lachmann, Handschuh, Eschmann

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Handschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handschmann 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 Handschmann. 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 13 military records available for the last name Handschmann. For the veterans among your Handschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handschmann lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Handschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Handschmann in 2001 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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