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Hansing Family History

Hansing Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hans .

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


Similar surnames: Jansing, Hassing, Henning, Janning, Harding, Mensing, Harting

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Where is the Hansing family from?

You can see how Hansing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Hansing families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hansing's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hansing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansing. 30% of Hansing men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hansing women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hansing were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hansing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansing 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 Hansing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 370 military records available for the last name Hansing. For the veterans among your Hansing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hansing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hansing in 1958 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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