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Hanzelin Family History

Hanzelin 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: Hagelin, Sandelin, Hanzel, Wangelin, Hanlin, Haneline, Handlin

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Where is the Hanzelin family from?

You can see how Hanzelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hanzelin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanzelin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanzelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzelin 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 Hanzelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanzelin. 100% of Hanzelin men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Hanzelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hanzelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzelin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hanzelin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hanzelin. For the veterans among your Hanzelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hanzelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hanzelin in 1968 was 71, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzelin 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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