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Handwerck Family History

Handwerck 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: Handwerk, Hardwick, Handwerker, Sandwick, Landeck, Handler, Handrick

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Where is the Handwerck family from?

You can see how Handwerck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handwerck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Handwerck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Handwerck families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Handwerck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Handwerck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Handwerck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handwerck 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Handwerck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Handwerck. For the veterans among your Handwerck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handwerck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Handwerck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Handwerck in 1971 was 92, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handwerck 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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