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Handerek Family History

Handerek 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: Hinderer, Anderer, Handwerk, Wanderer, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander

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Where is the Handerek family from?

You can see how Handerek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handerek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handerek family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Handerek's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Handerek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Handerek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handerek 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Handerek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Handerek. For the veterans among your Handerek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handerek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Handerek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Handerek in 1968 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handerek 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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