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Hansden Family History

Hansden 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: Hansen, Hanssen, Lansden, Hayden, Harden, Ramsden, Hadden, Hanson

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Where is the Hansden family from?

You can see how Hansden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hansden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Hansden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hansden families in 1911.
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What did your Hansden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hansden. 100% of Hansden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hansden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansden 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hansden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hansden. For the veterans among your Hansden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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