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Hanshew Family History

Hanshew Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Handschuh.

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


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Where is the Hanshew family from?

You can see how Hanshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanshew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hanshew families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hanshew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanshew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanshew 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 Hanshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanshew. 39% of Hanshew men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hanshew women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanshew were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Hanshew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanshew 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hanshew. 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 424 military records available for the last name Hanshew. For the veterans among your Hanshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanshew lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hanshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanshew in 1958 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanshew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanshew 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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