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Hanzely Family History

Hanzely 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: Hanzel, Hanley, Hazel, Haney, Handel, Henzel, Hanney, Hansel, Hanvey

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Where is the Hanzely family from?

You can see how Hanzely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hanzely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hanzely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hanzely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanzely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzely 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 Hanzely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanzely. 58% of Hanzely men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Hanzely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Hanzely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzely 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hanzely. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hanzely. For the veterans among your Hanzely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzely lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Hanzely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanzely in 1944 was 29, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzely 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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