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Hance Family History

Hance Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hann with genitival or post-medieval -s plural form of Hand or a variant of Annis with prosthetic H-.

Altered form of English Hains.

French: adaptation of German Hans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hance family from?

You can see how Hance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 148 Hance families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hance families in 1891.
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What did your Hance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hance. 22% of Hance men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Hance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hance were Gardener Heavy Work and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Gardener Heavy Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Hance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hance 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hance. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hance. For the veterans among your Hance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hance lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hance in 1943 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hance 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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