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Handte Family History

Handte 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: Handke, Handt, Hand, Lande, Hance, Hanke, Handa, Tande, Hardt, Sante

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Where is the Handte family from?

You can see how Handte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Handte families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Handte's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Handte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handte 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 Handte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handte. 43% of Handte men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Handte women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handte were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Watchman
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Handte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Handte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handte 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Handte. 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 120 military records available for the last name Handte. For the veterans among your Handte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handte lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Handte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Handte in 1961 was 68, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handte 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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