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Handran Family History

Handran Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chandran, Hardman, Handa, Chandra, Hyndman, Handal, Sandman, Hannan

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Where is the Handran family from?

You can see how Handran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Handran families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Handran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Handran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Handran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handran. 50% of Handran men worked as a Caretaker and 25% of Handran women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handran were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Caretaker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Steno
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Handran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Handran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handran 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Handran. 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 124 military records available for the last name Handran. For the veterans among your Handran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Handran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Handran in 1962 was 87, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handran 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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