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Hanzy Family History

Hanzy 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: Haney, Hanny, Handy, Hanz, Hanly, Hanby, Danzy, Han, Henry, Hay

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Where is the Hanzy family from?

You can see how Hanzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanzy family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanzy's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Hanzy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzy 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 76 census records available for the last name Hanzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hanzy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hanzy. For the veterans among your Hanzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hanzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hanzy in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzy 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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