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Hansard Family History

Hansard Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire) has its roots in Norman origin, deriving from the Middle English and Old French personal name Ansard. This name features a prosthetic H- that is characteristic of certain linguistic adaptations.

The etymology can be traced back to ancient Germanic components, where ans- signifies ‘(pagan) god’. This reflects the cultural and religious context of the time.

In addition, the second part of the name is derived from ward, which means ‘guard protector’, or it may originate from hard-, translating to ‘brave’ or ‘hardy’.

These elements together convey a sense of strength and vigilance, indicative of the values held by the society in which this name originated.

Overall, the name encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, illustrating the historical layers that contribute to the names used in English today.

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


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You can see how Hansard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Hansard families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hansard's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hansard families in 1891.
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What did your Hansard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hansard. 100% of Hansard men worked as a Lorry Driver and 95% of Hansard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Hospital Sister
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hansard. For the veterans among your Hansard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansard lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hansard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hansard in 1945 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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