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Hansbery Family History

Hansbery 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: Hansberry, Hansbury, Hanbury, Hansley, Lansberry, Hanser, Salsbery

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Where is the Hansbery family from?

You can see how Hansbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hansbery family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansbery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hansbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansbery 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 Hansbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansbery. 34% of Hansbery men worked as a Manager and 100% of Hansbery women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hansbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Hansbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansbery 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hansbery. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hansbery. For the veterans among your Hansbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansbery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hansbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hansbery in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansbery 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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