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Hanzi Family History

Hanzi 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: Danzi, Tanzi, Hanni, Hanz, Lanzi, Manzi, Han, Hand, Bandi, Hanna

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Where is the Hanzi family from?

You can see how Hanzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanzi family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanzi's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hanzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzi 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Hanzi. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hanzi. For the veterans among your Hanzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hanzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hanzi in 1965 was 45, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzi 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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