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Hanselman Family History

Hanselman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hanselmann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanselman family from?

You can see how Hanselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanselman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hanselman families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hanselman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hanselman families in 1891.
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What did your Hanselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanselman. 100% of Hanselman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hanselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanselman 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Hanselman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanselman. For the veterans among your Hanselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanselman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hanselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanselman in 1957 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanselman 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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