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Hanchard Family History

Hanchard Surname Meaning

from French hanche ‘hip’ + the pejorative suffix -ard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hanchard family from?

You can see how Hanchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchard family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hanchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Hanchard families living in London. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hanchard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanchard families in 1891.
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What did your Hanchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanchard. 100% of Hanchard men worked as a Railway Signalman and 88% of Hanchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Railway Signalman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Book Folder
    13%

What Hanchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchard 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Hanchard. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hanchard. For the veterans among your Hanchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Hanchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanchard in 1977 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchard 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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