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Hanszen Family History

Hanszen 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: Hansen, Hanssen, Hanson, Hasten, Hansley, Gansen, Haisten, Hansel

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Where is the Hanszen family from?

You can see how Hanszen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanszen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hanszen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanszen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hanszen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanszen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanszen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanszen. 100% of Hanszen men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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

  • Manufacturer
    100%

What Hanszen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hanszen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanszen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hanszen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hanszen. For the veterans among your Hanszen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanszen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Hanszen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hanszen in 1972 was 61, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanszen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanszen 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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