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Handerhan Family History

Handerhan 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: Handelman, Handrahan, Anderman, Landerman, Halderman, Hinderman

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Where is the Handerhan family from?

You can see how Handerhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handerhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handerhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Handerhan families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Handerhan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Handerhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handerhan 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 Handerhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handerhan. 62% of Handerhan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Miner
    16%

What Handerhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Handerhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handerhan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Handerhan. 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 148 military records available for the last name Handerhan. For the veterans among your Handerhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handerhan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Handerhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Handerhan in 1963 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handerhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handerhan 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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