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Handkins Family History

Handkins 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: Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Adkins, Rankins, Harkins, Madkins, Haskins

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Where is the Handkins family from?

You can see how Handkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Handkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Handkins families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Handkins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Handkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Handkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handkins. 34% of Handkins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Accountant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Handkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handkins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Handkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Handkins. For the veterans among your Handkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Handkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Handkins in 1962 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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