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Hanchar Family History

Hanchar 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: Hancher, Bachar, Fancher, Hanchey, Hatcher, Mancha, Zachar, Hanahan

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Where is the Hanchar family from?

You can see how Hanchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanchar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hanchar family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanchar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchar 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 Hanchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hanchar. 50% of Hanchar men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Hanchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Hanchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchar 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hanchar. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hanchar. For the veterans among your Hanchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hanchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanchar in 1962 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanchar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchar 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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