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Hansum Family History

Hansum 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: Hannum, Ranum, Hans, Mansur, Hanson, Harcum, Hallum, Hannam, Hanscom

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Where is the Hansum family from?

You can see how Hansum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hansum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Hansum families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansum's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hansum families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansum 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 169 census records available for the last name Hansum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansum 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hansum. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hansum. For the veterans among your Hansum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hansum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hansum in 1966 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansum 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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