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Hansbarger Family History

Hansbarger 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: Hansberger, Harshbarger, Hashbarger, Hardbarger, Hartbarger

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Where is the Hansbarger family from?

You can see how Hansbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansbarger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hansbarger families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hansbarger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hansbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansbarger 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 Hansbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansbarger. 43% of Hansbarger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hansbarger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hansbarger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Owner
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hansbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hansbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansbarger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hansbarger. 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 148 military records available for the last name Hansbarger. For the veterans among your Hansbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansbarger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hansbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hansbarger in 1964 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansbarger 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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