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Hantsch Family History

Hantsch 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: Hanisch, Hansch, Hatch, Harnisch, Harsch, Laatsch, Hausch, Wantuch

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Where is the Hantsch family from?

You can see how Hantsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hantsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hantsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hantsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hantsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hantsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hantsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, On Home and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hantsch. 100% of Hantsch men worked as an On Home and 100% of Hantsch women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • On Home
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Hantsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Hantsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantsch 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hantsch. 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 275 military records available for the last name Hantsch. For the veterans among your Hantsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantsch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hantsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hantsch in 1968 was 72, and 94 in 2002.

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