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Hanssmann Family History

Hanssmann 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: Hansmann, Haussmann, Hausmann, Hassman, Hasemann, Assmann, Hannemann

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Where is the Hanssmann family from?

You can see how Hanssmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanssmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanssmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hanssmann family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanssmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanssmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanssmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hanssmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Hanssmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanssmann 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hanssmann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hanssmann. For the veterans among your Hanssmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanssmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hanssmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanssmann in 1964 was 87, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanssmann 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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