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Hanschman Family History

Hanschman 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: Hirschman, Hanselman, Hashman, Harshman, Hansman, Herschman, Hinchman

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Where is the Hanschman family from?

You can see how Hanschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanschman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanschman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hanschman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanschman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hanschman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanschman 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 131 census records available for the last name Hanschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanschman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hanschman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hanschman. For the veterans among your Hanschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanschman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Hanschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanschman in 1971 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanschman 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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