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Hanschu Family History

Hanschu 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: Hansch, Hanscom, Harsch, Handschuh, Hausch, Haisch, Hasch, Hinsch

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Where is the Hanschu family from?

You can see how Hanschu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanschu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanschu family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanschu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanschu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanschu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanschu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanschu. 50% of Hanschu men worked as a Farming and 100% of Hanschu women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hanschu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hanschu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanschu 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hanschu. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hanschu. For the veterans among your Hanschu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanschu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hanschu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hanschu in 1964 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanschu 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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