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Hancett Family History

Hancett 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: Hanchett, Hackett, Hassett, Hance, Hazlett, Fawcett, Hargett

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Where is the Hancett family from?

You can see how Hancett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hancett families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Hancett's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Hancett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Hancett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hancett. 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 Hancett. For the veterans among your Hancett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancett lifespan?

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