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Hansem Family History

Hansem 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: Hansel, Hanse, Hansen, Hanser, Halse, Hase, Hanley, Hassel, Manser

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Where is the Hansem family from?

You can see how Hansem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hansem families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hansem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hansem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hansem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hansem. 60% of Hansem men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hansem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansem 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hansem. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hansem. For the veterans among your Hansem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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