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Hansal Family History

Hansal Name 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: Bansal, Handal, Hansel, Hanna, Hassel, Hasan, Hans, Hanson, Handa

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Where is the Hansal family from?

You can see how Hansal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hansal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hansal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hansal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Hansal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansal 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hansal. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hansal. For the veterans among your Hansal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansal lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Hansal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hansal in 1983 was 85, and 89 in 1987.

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