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Hanscon Family History

Hanscon 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: Hanson, Hanscom, Hansson, Harston, Anson, Hasson, Ranson, Hannon

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Where is the Hanscon family from?

You can see how Hanscon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanscon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanscon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hanscon families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanscon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hanscon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanscon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanscon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanscon. 40% of Hanscon men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hanscon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanscon were Coal Business and House Worker. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Business
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • House Worker
    20%
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What Hanscon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Hanscon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanscon 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hanscon. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hanscon. For the veterans among your Hanscon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanscon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Hanscon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hanscon in 1978 was 62, and 60 in 1983.

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