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Handros Family History

Handros 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: Handlos, Andros, Hondros, Andris, Andres, Landeros, Hendron, Andras

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Where is the Handros family from?

You can see how Handros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Handros family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handros's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Handros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handros 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 Handros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handros. 100% of Handros men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Handros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handros 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Handros. 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 8 military records available for the last name Handros. For the veterans among your Handros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handros lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Handros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Handros in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handros 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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