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Hansher Family History

Hansher 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: Hanser, Hasher, Hanshew, Hamsher, Hancher, Hansler, Washer, Manser

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Where is the Hansher family from?

You can see how Hansher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hansher families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hansher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hansher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansher 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 Hansher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hansher. 50% of Hansher men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hansher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Hansher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansher 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hansher. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hansher. For the veterans among your Hansher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hansher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hansher in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansher 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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