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Handele Family History

Handele 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: Handel, Mandel, Bandel, Sandel, Kandel, Mandile, Randel, Andel

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Where is the Handele family from?

You can see how Handele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handele families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Handele family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Handele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Handele families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Handele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handele 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Handele. 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 10 military records available for the last name Handele. For the veterans among your Handele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handele lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Handele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Handele in 1977 was 68, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handele 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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