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Handmann Family History

Handmann 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: Sandmann, Hansmann, Landmann, Hardman, Hausmann, Hammann, Hagemann

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Where is the Handmann family from?

You can see how Handmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Handmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Handmann families living in Ohio. This was about 85% of all the recorded Handmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Handmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handmann 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 124 census records available for the last name Handmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handmann 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Handmann. 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 82 military records available for the last name Handmann. For the veterans among your Handmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handmann lifespan?

Average Handmann life expectancy in 1993 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handmann 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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