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Handeland Family History

Handeland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway.

The first element is probably from Old Norse hanga ‘to hang’ with reference to a steep cliff or mountain with a farmstead (land) beneath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Handeland family from?

You can see how Handeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Handeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Handeland families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Handeland's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Handeland families in 1911.
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What did your Handeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handeland. 38% of Handeland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Handeland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handeland were Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Handeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handeland 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Handeland. 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 274 military records available for the last name Handeland. For the veterans among your Handeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handeland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Handeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Handeland in 1952 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handeland 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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