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Hansfield Family History

Hansfield 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: Mansfield, Stansfield, Hatfield, Banfield, Canfield, Hairfield

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Where is the Hansfield family from?

You can see how Hansfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Hansfield families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hansfield's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hansfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hansfield. 100% of Hansfield 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Hansfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansfield 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Hansfield. 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 580 military records available for the last name Hansfield. For the veterans among your Hansfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansfield lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Hansfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hansfield in 1981 was 82, and 85 in 1992.

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