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Handelman Family History

Handelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tradesman merchant or dealer (see Handel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Handelman family from?

You can see how Handelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Handelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Handelman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Handelman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Handelman families in 1891.
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What did your Handelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Handelman. 100% of Handelman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Handelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handelman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Handelman. 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 438 military records available for the last name Handelman. For the veterans among your Handelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handelman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Handelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Handelman in 1952 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handelman 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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