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Hanser Family History

Hanser Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from the personal name Hans.

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


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Where is the Hanser family from?

You can see how Hanser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Hanser families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hanser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanser 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 Hanser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanser. 100% of Hanser men worked as an Iron Moulder and 81% of Hanser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

What Hanser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hanser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanser 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hanser. For the veterans among your Hanser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hanser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hanser in 1958 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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