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Handlin Family History

Handlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanlon.

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


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Where is the Handlin family from?

You can see how Handlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Handlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Handlin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Handlin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Handlin families in 1911.
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What did your Handlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handlin. 25% of Handlin men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Handlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handlin were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Handlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handlin 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Handlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Handlin. For the veterans among your Handlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Handlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Handlin in 1957 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handlin 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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