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Handschy Family History

Handschy 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: Handschuh, Hanisch, Hansch, Hanchey, Hansley, Hanscom, Harnisch

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Where is the Handschy family from?

You can see how Handschy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handschy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Handschy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Handschy family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Handschy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Handschy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handschy 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 Handschy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handschy. 100% of Handschy 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
    100%

What Handschy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Handschy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handschy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Handschy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Handschy. For the veterans among your Handschy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handschy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Handschy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Handschy in 1968 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handschy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handschy 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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