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Hanseth Family History

Hanseth 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: Halseth, Helseth, Hassett, Mauseth, Hansel, Finseth, Hanse, Huseth

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Where is the Hanseth family from?

You can see how Hanseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hanseth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanseth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hanseth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanseth 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 Hanseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanseth. 37% of Hanseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanseth women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hanseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Hanseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanseth 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hanseth. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hanseth. For the veterans among your Hanseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hanseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanseth in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanseth 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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