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Hansman Family History

Hansman Surname Meaning

Dutch variant or Americanized form of German Hansmann.

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


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Where is the Hansman family from?

You can see how Hansman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Hansman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hansman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hansman families in 1911.
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What did your Hansman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hansman. 100% of Hansman 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
    100%

What Hansman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hansman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansman 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Hansman. 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 944 military records available for the last name Hansman. For the veterans among your Hansman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hansman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hansman in 1957 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hansman 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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