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Handspike Family History

Handspike 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: Handyside, Handshoe, Van Skike, Handsaker, Handke, Hampshire, Hanke

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Where is the Handspike family from?

You can see how Handspike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handspike family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Handspike families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Handspike's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Handspike families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handspike 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 41 census records available for the last name Handspike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handspike 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 Handspike. 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 37 military records available for the last name Handspike. For the veterans among your Handspike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handspike lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Handspike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Handspike in 1946 was 43, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handspike 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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