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Handboy Family History

Handboy 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: Handlos, Handy, Handley, Hanby, Handly, Handlon, Hand, Hanley, Sando

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Handboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handboy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Handboy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Handboy. For the veterans among your Handboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handboy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Handboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Handboy in 1981 was 37, and 77 in 1992.

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