Researching George Hand
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3593 people with the Hand surname? In that year Hand was ranked number 1164 for popularity in the UK. |
The name George means "A Tiller of the Soil or a Farmer" and is of Greek origin.
Records of George Hand on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Hand ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for George Hand and the Hand Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Hand Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Hand family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for George Hand at Find My Past.
Check out for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of George Hand using the FreeBMD database.
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Study the LDS Database for records about George Hand.
Research the Hand surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Hand Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 4706 people with the Hand surname in the UK? Hand is now ranked number 1250 for popularity in the UK. |
Hand Genealogy Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Find George Hand from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Hand Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
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| Did you know that there are currently 24306 people with the Hand surname in the USA? Hand is ranked number 149 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Hand Databases
Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on George Hand. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called George Hand
George Edward Hand
George Edward Hand (August 16, 1809- August 30, 1889) was an American politician and judge.
Hand, son of Daniel and Artemisia (Meigs) was born in Madison (then East Guilford), Connecticut, August 16, 1809. The only survivor of a large family of brothers and sisters is Daniel Hand, well known for his recent gift to the American Missionary Association.
He graduated from Yale College in 1829. After teaching for a short time in Connecticut, he went to Detroit, Michigan, where he studied law and was admitted to practice. He was soon recognized as a lawyer of ability and promise, and in 1835 he was appointed Judge of Probate for the county. In 1846 he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Under President Pierce he held the office of U. S. District Attorney for the district of Michigan. In later life he relinquished active practice, and was occupied with the care of his large property in real estate —until symptoms of softening of the brain appeared about 1884. In 1885 he was taken to his early home in Madison, where he died on August 30, 1889, at the age of 80. He was never married.
Source: George Edward Hand, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Hand
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