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Hansz Family History

Hansz 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: Hans, Hanse, Hanz, Hantz, Hasz, Gansz, Han, Halse, Hand, Hase

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Where is the Hansz family from?

You can see how Hansz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hansz families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hansz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hansz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansz 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 344 census records available for the last name Hansz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hansz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hansz. For the veterans among your Hansz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hansz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hansz in 1964 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansz 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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