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Handshuh Family History

Handshuh 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, Handshoe, Sandhu, Bundschuh, Hanshaw, Hanisch, Hansch

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Where is the Handshuh family from?

You can see how Handshuh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handshuh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Handshuh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Handshuh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Handshuh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Handshuh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Handshuh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handshuh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Handshuh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Handshuh. For the veterans among your Handshuh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handshuh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Handshuh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Handshuh in 1968 was 56, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handshuh 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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