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Hanchow Family History

Hanchow 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: Hanchey, Sancho, Malchow, Zachow, Hanshaw, Rachow, Ganschow, Jarchow

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Where is the Hanchow family from?

You can see how Hanchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanchow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hanchow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchow 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 13 census records available for the last name Hanchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hanchow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanchow. For the veterans among your Hanchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchow lifespan?

Average Hanchow life expectancy in 1977 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchow 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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