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Hanshoe Family History

Hanshoe 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: Handshoe, Hanson, Hanscom, Hanse, Hanshaw, Hansson, Hanshew, Halse

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Where is the Hanshoe family from?

You can see how Hanshoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanshoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanshoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanshoe families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanshoe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hanshoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanshoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hanshoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanshoe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hanshoe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hanshoe. For the veterans among your Hanshoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanshoe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hanshoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanshoe in 1968 was 87, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanshoe 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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