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Handchin Family History

Handchin 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: Handlin, Hankin, Gandhi, Hanchey, Landin, Hanrahan, Minchin

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Where is the Handchin family from?

You can see how Handchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Handchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Handchin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Handchin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Handchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handchin 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 28 census records available for the last name Handchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handchin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Handchin. 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 Handchin. For the veterans among your Handchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handchin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Handchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Handchin in 1968 was 73, and 74 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handchin 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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