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Handest Family History

Handest 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: Hardesty, Handel, Hankes, Hindes, Landes, Andert, Hannes, Haidet

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Where is the Handest family from?

You can see how Handest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Handest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handest family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handest's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Handest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Handest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handest 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Handest. 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 3 military records available for the last name Handest. For the veterans among your Handest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Handest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Handest in 1967 was 67, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handest 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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