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Hanserd Family History

Hanserd 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: Hansard, Hanser, Manser, Hansford, Hanford, Hauser, Hanger, Hansel

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Where is the Hanserd family from?

You can see how Hanserd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanserd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanserd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hanserd families living in Leicestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hanserd's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hanserd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanserd 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 Hanserd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanserd. 50% of Hanserd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hanserd women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hanserd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Hanserd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanserd 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hanserd. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hanserd. For the veterans among your Hanserd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanserd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hanserd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanserd in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanserd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanserd 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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