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Hanscomb Family History

Hanscomb Surname Meaning

see Hanscombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hanscomb family from?

You can see how Hanscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanscomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Hanscomb families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hanscomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanscomb families in 1891.
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What did your Hanscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanscomb. 60% of Hanscomb men worked as a Chef and 83% of Hanscomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanscomb were General Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Hanscomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hanscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanscomb 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Hanscomb. 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 426 military records available for the last name Hanscomb. For the veterans among your Hanscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanscomb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Hanscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hanscomb in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanscomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanscomb 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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