Origins of the Handel surname
About the Handels
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Interesting facts about Handel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Handel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Handels most likely to marry?
Van Handels
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Our tell us which families married Handels.
What are the most common Handel first names?
John
George
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Handels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Handels in 1921
Dress Maker
5
Dressmaker
5
Musician
5
At Home No Occupation
3
General Domestic
3
Common male occupations for Handels in 1921
Carpenter
11
Musician
8
Baker
5
Carman
4
Foremen
4
