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Handleman Family History

Handleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Handelman.

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


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Where is the Handleman family from?

You can see how Handleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Handleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Handleman families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handleman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Handleman families in 1880.
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What did your Handleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handleman. 24% of Handleman men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Handleman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handleman were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Typist
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Handleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Handleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handleman 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Handleman. 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 228 military records available for the last name Handleman. For the veterans among your Handleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Handleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Handleman in 1963 was 88, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handleman 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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