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Hanzl Family History

Hanzl Surname Meaning

German and Czech: variant of Hanzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanzl family from?

You can see how Hanzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanzl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hanzl families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hanzl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hanzl families in 1880.
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What did your Hanzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanzl. 45% of Hanzl men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Hanzl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Watchman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hanzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Hanzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzl 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Hanzl. 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 185 military records available for the last name Hanzl. For the veterans among your Hanzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanzl in 1963 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzl 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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