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Hansche Family History

Hansche 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: Hansch, Hanchey, Hance, Hanscom, Harsch, Hache, Hausch, Henschel

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Where is the Hansche family from?

You can see how Hansche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hansche families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hansche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansche 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 Hansche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansche. 55% of Hansche men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hansche women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hansche were Farmerpartner and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmerpartner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Hansche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hansche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansche 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hansche. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hansche. For the veterans among your Hansche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hansche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hansche in 1957 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansche 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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