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Handelsman Family History

Handelsman 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 Handelsman family from?

You can see how Handelsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handelsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Handelsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Handelsman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Handelsman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Handelsman families in 1911.
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What did your Handelsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handelsman. 29% of Handelsman men worked as a Salesman and 44% of Handelsman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handelsman were Manager and Cashier.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    44%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cashier
    13%

What Handelsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Handelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handelsman 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Handelsman. 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 299 military records available for the last name Handelsman. For the veterans among your Handelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handelsman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Handelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Handelsman in 1952 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handelsman 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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