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Hanschmidt Family History

Hanschmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Waldschmidt, Hauschildt, Hanscom, Hauschild

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Where is the Hanschmidt family from?

You can see how Hanschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hanschmidt families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanschmidt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hanschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanschmidt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hanschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanschmidt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hanschmidt. 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 Hanschmidt. For the veterans among your Hanschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanschmidt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hanschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanschmidt in 1960 was 46, and 96 in 2002.

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