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Hansh Family History

Hansh 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: Hans, Hanse, Hansch, Hanish, Harsh, Hash, Han, Halse, Hand, Hase

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Where is the Hansh family from?

You can see how Hansh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hansh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hansh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hansh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Hansh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansh 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hansh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hansh. For the veterans among your Hansh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Hansh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hansh in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hansh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansh 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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