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Hanz Family History

Hanz Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Hans.

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


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Where is the Hanz family from?

You can see how Hanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Hanz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hanz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hanz families in 1911.
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What did your Hanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanz. 35% of Hanz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hanz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanz were Attendant and Steno typist.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Soldier
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Steno typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanz 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Hanz. 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 303 military records available for the last name Hanz. For the veterans among your Hanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanz in 1961 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanz 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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