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Handlon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanlon .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Handlin, Hanlon, Hanlan, Hanlin, Cantlon, Hanon, Hanson, Haydon

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Where is the Handlon family from?

You can see how Handlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Handlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Handlon families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Handlon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Handlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Handlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Handlon. 35% of Handlon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Handlon women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handlon were Salesman and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Tenant
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Handlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handlon 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Handlon. 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 511 military records available for the last name Handlon. For the veterans among your Handlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handlon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Handlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Handlon in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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