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Hanchette Family History

Hanchette 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, Hatchett, Blanchette, Matchette, Hackett, Hanchey, Pichette

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Where is the Hanchette family from?

You can see how Hanchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hanchette families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanchette's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanchette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanchette. 29% of Hanchette men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Hanchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchette 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hanchette. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hanchette. For the veterans among your Hanchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hanchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanchette in 1964 was 95, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanchette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchette 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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