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Hansey Family History

Hansey 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: Hanley, Haney, Hansley, Halsey, Tansey, Hanney, Hansel, Hanse, Hanvey

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Where is the Hansey family from?

You can see how Hansey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hansey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hansey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hansey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansey 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 Hansey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansey. 25% of Hansey men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hansey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hansey were Painter and 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
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What Hansey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hansey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansey 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Hansey. 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 270 military records available for the last name Hansey. For the veterans among your Hansey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hansey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hansey in 1966 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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