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Hansburry Family History

Hansburry 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: Hansberry, Hansbury, Hanbury, Lansberry, Hanberry, Sansbury

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Where is the Hansburry family from?

You can see how Hansburry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansburry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hansburry families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hansburry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hansburry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansburry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansburry ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hansburry ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hansburry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansburry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hansburry. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hansburry. For the veterans among your Hansburry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansburry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hansburry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hansburry in 1966 was 63, and 84 in 1998.

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