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Handelman Family History

Handelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tradesman merchant or dealer (see Handel).

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


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Where is the Handelman family from?

You can see how Handelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Handelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Handelman families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handelman's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Handelman families in 1911.
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What did your Handelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handelman. 22% of Handelman men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Handelman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handelman were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Presser
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Handelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handelman 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 Handelman. 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 438 military records available for the last name Handelman. For the veterans among your Handelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handelman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Handelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Handelman in 1952 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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