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Hansler Family History

Hansler Surname Meaning

German (Hänsler): see Hensler.

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


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Where is the Hansler family from?

You can see how Hansler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hansler families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hansler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hansler families in 1911.
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What did your Hansler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hansler. 78% of Hansler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farmers Son
    23%

What Hansler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hansler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansler 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Hansler. 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 946 military records available for the last name Hansler. For the veterans among your Hansler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hansler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hansler in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansler 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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