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Hansa Family History

Hansa 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: Hanna, Hans, Handa, Hanse, Jansa, Hanka, Hana, Han, Hata, Halse

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Where is the Hansa family from?

You can see how Hansa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hansa families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hansa's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hansa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansa 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 Hansa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansa. 39% of Hansa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hansa women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Waterman
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hansa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Hansa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansa 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Hansa. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hansa. For the veterans among your Hansa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hansa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hansa in 1955 was 55, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansa 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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