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Hantsman Family History

Hantsman 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: Huntsman, Hantman, Hansman, Hassman, Hartman, Landsman, Saltsman

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Where is the Hantsman family from?

You can see how Hantsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hantsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hantsman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hantsman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hantsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hantsman 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 128 census records available for the last name Hantsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantsman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hantsman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hantsman. For the veterans among your Hantsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantsman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Hantsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hantsman in 1968 was 79, and 68 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hantsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hantsman 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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