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Haendler Family History

Haendler 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: Hendler, Handler, Sandler, Chandler, Tendler, Kandler, Fendler

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Where is the Haendler family from?

You can see how Haendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haendler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haendler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Haendler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Haendler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haendler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haendler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Haendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Haendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haendler 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Haendler. 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 199 military records available for the last name Haendler. For the veterans among your Haendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haendler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haendler in 1963 was 60, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haendler 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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