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Hanch Family History

Hanch 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: Hance, Hatch, Ranch, Hach, Hinch, Hasch, Hauch, Hansch, Hench, Han

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Where is the Hanch family from?

You can see how Hanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hanch families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hanch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanch 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 Hanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanch. 22% of Hanch men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Hanch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanch were Farming and Librarian.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Librarian
    12%

What Hanch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanch 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Hanch. 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 202 military records available for the last name Hanch. For the veterans among your Hanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanch in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanch 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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