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Hanscome Family History

Hanscome 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: Hanscom, Branscome, Ransome, Hance, Hanson, Hancock, Hansford

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Where is the Hanscome family from?

You can see how Hanscome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanscome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanscome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Hanscome families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanscome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanscome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanscome 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 Hanscome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanscome. 100% of Hanscome men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hanscome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanscome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanscome 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Hanscome. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hanscome. For the veterans among your Hanscome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanscome lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hanscome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hanscome in 1955 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanscome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanscome 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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