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Handak Family History

Handak 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: Handa, Handal, Hanak, Hand, Landa, Hanna, Banda, Kanda, Hada, Hodak

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Where is the Handak family from?

You can see how Handak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handak family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Handak's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Handak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handak 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 30 census records available for the last name Handak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Handak. 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 35 military records available for the last name Handak. For the veterans among your Handak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Handak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Handak in 1969 was 79, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handak 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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