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Handysides Family History

Handysides 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: Handyside, Landsiedel, Andries, Handshoe, Handsaker, Hayes, Hayden

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Where is the Handysides family from?

You can see how Handysides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handysides family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Handysides families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Handysides families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Handysides's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Handysides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handysides 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 Handysides ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Handysides. 67% of Handysides men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Handysides women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Handysides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Handysides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handysides 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Handysides. 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 21 military records available for the last name Handysides. For the veterans among your Handysides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handysides lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Handysides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Handysides in 1972 was 57, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handysides 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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