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Hanzal Family History

Hanzal 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: Handal, Hanzel, Hanna, Hazel, Handa, Canal, Lanza, Mangal, Hannam

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Where is the Hanzal family from?

You can see how Hanzal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanzal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hanzal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanzal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanzal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanzal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanzal. 46% of Hanzal men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Hanzal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Hanzal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzal 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Hanzal. 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 207 military records available for the last name Hanzal. For the veterans among your Hanzal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanzal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanzal in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzal 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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