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Hanzelman Family History

Hanzelman 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: Handelman, Hanselman, Hasselman, Andelman, Hinkelman, Handelsman

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Where is the Hanzelman family from?

You can see how Hanzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanzelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hanzelman families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hanzelman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hanzelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hanzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzelman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hanzelman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hanzelman. For the veterans among your Hanzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hanzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hanzelman in 1967 was 52, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzelman 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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