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Hansing Family History

Hansing Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hans.

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


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Where is the Hansing family from?

You can see how Hansing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hansing families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hansing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hansing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hansing. 100% of Hansing 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%

What Hansing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hansing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansing 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Hansing. 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 370 military records available for the last name Hansing. For the veterans among your Hansing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hansing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hansing in 1958 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansing 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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