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Hancart Family History

Hancart 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: Haggart, Hansard, Banwart, Ancar, Gancarz, Manhart, Hart, Hanna, Haar

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Where is the Hancart family from?

You can see how Hancart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hancart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hancart family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hancart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hancart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancart 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 90 census records available for the last name Hancart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancart 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hancart. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hancart. For the veterans among your Hancart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancart lifespan?

Between 1941 and 1999, in the United States, Hancart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hancart in 1941 was 54, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancart 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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