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Hanzen Family History

Hanzen 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: Hanen, Hannen, Hazen, Hanzel, Hanten, Hansen, Hanken, Janzen, Hangen

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Where is the Hanzen family from?

You can see how Hanzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hanzen family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanzen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hanzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzen 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 Hanzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanzen. 100% of Hanzen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hanzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Hanzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzen 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 Hanzen. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hanzen. For the veterans among your Hanzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hanzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanzen in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzen 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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