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Hanchman Family History

Hanchman 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: Hinchman, Hackman, Lachman, Hanahan, Bauchman, Hochman, Marchman

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Where is the Hanchman family from?

You can see how Hanchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hanchman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hanchman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hanchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hanchman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hanchman. For the veterans among your Hanchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchman lifespan?

Average Hanchman life expectancy in 1988 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchman 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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