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Hansil Family History

Hansil 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: Hansel, Basil, Hankin, Hassel, Hans, Hanson, Dansie, Hanif, Vasil

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Where is the Hansil family from?

You can see how Hansil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hansil families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hansil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hansil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansil 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 Hansil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hansil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Hansil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansil 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hansil. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hansil. For the veterans among your Hansil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hansil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hansil in 1962 was 85, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansil 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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