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Handis Family History

Handis 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: Hanis, Landis, Andis, Hannis, Hands, Hand, Bandi, Harris, Hankin

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Where is the Handis family from?

You can see how Handis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Handis families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Handis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Handis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handis 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 Handis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Handis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Handis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Handis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Handis. For the veterans among your Handis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Handis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Handis in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handis 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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