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Handshoe Family History

Handshoe Surname Meaning

Americanized form (literal translation into English) of German Handschuh ‘glove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Handshoe family from?

You can see how Handshoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handshoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Handshoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Handshoe families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Handshoe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Handshoe families in 1891.
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What did your Handshoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handshoe. 44% of Handshoe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Roadhand
    20%
  • Road Hand
    8%

What Handshoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Handshoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handshoe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Handshoe. 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 138 military records available for the last name Handshoe. For the veterans among your Handshoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handshoe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Handshoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Handshoe in 1955 was 41, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handshoe 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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