Hansel Family History

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Hansel Name Meaning

Dutch: from the personal name Hansel or Ansel, a pet form of Anselm (see Anselmo). English: probably of Dutch origin (see 1). German (also Hänsel): from a pet form of the personal name Hans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Handel, Hanzel, Hensel, Ansel, Hansen, Bandel, Hanser, Hanse, Daniel

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Hansel Family Origin

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Hansel Family Occupations

What did your Hansel ancestors do for a living?

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

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • F Labourer

    17%

  • Blacksmith

    8%

  • Pauper

    8%

In 1881, Farmer, F Labourer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hansel. A less common occupation for the Hansel family was Pauper. The most common Hansel occupation in Canada was Farmer. 50% of Hansel's were Farmers.

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Hansel Historical Records

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Hansel Life Expectancy

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