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Handelson Family History

Handelson 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: Anderson, Henderson, Adelson, Danielson, Handelman, Handelsman

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Where is the Handelson family from?

You can see how Handelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Handelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Handelson families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Handelson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Handelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Handelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handelson. 100% of Handelson men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Handelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Handelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handelson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Handelson. 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 Handelson. For the veterans among your Handelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handelson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Handelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Handelson in 1969 was 84, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handelson 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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