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Hanshaw Family History

Hanshaw Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hampshire. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Handschuh.

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


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Where is the Hanshaw family from?

You can see how Hanshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hanshaw families living in Quebec. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hanshaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hanshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Hanshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanshaw. 18% of Hanshaw men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Hanshaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanshaw were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hanshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanshaw 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Hanshaw. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hanshaw. For the veterans among your Hanshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanshaw lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hanshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanshaw in 1944 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanshaw 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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