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Hancelman Family History

Hancelman 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: Handelman, Hanselman, Hasselman, Andelman, Hinkelman, Handelsman

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Where is the Hancelman family from?

You can see how Hancelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hancelman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hancelman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hancelman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hancelman families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hancelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancelman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hancelman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hancelman. For the veterans among your Hancelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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