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Handron Family History

Handron 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: Hendron, Handlon, Hanson, Hannon, Handlos, Haddon, Waldron, Havron

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Where is the Handron family from?

You can see how Handron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Handron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Handron family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Handron's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Handron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Handron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handron. 100% of Handron women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Handron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handron 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Handron. 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 35 military records available for the last name Handron. For the veterans among your Handron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Handron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Handron in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

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