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Handsley Family History

Handsley Surname Meaning

variant of Ansley with prosthetic H- (compare Hansley) and intrusive -d-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Handsley family from?

You can see how Handsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Handsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Handsley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Handsley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Handsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Handsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Handsley. 34% of Handsley men worked as a Farm Labourer H W and 76% of Handsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handsley were Farm Worker and Domestic Duties (unpai.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer H W
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Duties (unpai
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Handsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handsley 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Handsley. 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 347 military records available for the last name Handsley. For the veterans among your Handsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handsley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Handsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Handsley in 1965 was 86, and 103 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handsley 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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