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Hanzelka Family History

Hanzelka 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: Hanzel, Manzella, Havelka, Hazel, Vanella, Handel, Hannula, Canela

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Where is the Hanzelka family from?

You can see how Hanzelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanzelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hanzelka families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hanzelka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanzelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanzelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanzelka. 46% of Hanzelka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hanzelka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanzelka were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Cotton And Corn Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Hanzelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzelka 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hanzelka. 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 203 military records available for the last name Hanzelka. For the veterans among your Hanzelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzelka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hanzelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanzelka in 1965 was 91, and 79 in 2004.

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