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Handzel Family History

Handzel Surname Meaning

Polish: of German origin (see Hansel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Handzel family from?

You can see how Handzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Handzel families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Handzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Handzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handzel 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 Handzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factor Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handzel. 40% of Handzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Handzel women worked as a Factor Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handzel were Salesman and Cutter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factor Work
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

What Handzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Handzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handzel 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Handzel. 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 278 military records available for the last name Handzel. For the veterans among your Handzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handzel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Handzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Handzel in 1958 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handzel 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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