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Hanssa Family History

Hanssa 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: Hanna, Hass, Hans, Hanson, Handa, Hassan, Massa, Hasse, Hansel, Kassa

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Where is the Hanssa family from?

You can see how Hanssa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanssa family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hanssa family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanssa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hanssa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanssa 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 11 census records available for the last name Hanssa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanssa 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hanssa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanssa. For the veterans among your Hanssa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanssa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanssa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanssa

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