Show ContentsHanselmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished German surname Hanselmann originated in the northern province of Schleswig-Holstein. The name is related to the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

Early Origins of the Hanselmann family

The surname Hanselmann was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Hanselman is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Hanselmann family

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Hanselmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hanselman, Hansemann, Hansel, Hanson, Hansenman, Hanssoman and many more.

Early Notables of the Hanselmann family

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United States Hanselmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hanselmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Barb Hanselmann, who landed in America in 1717 1
  • Catharina Hanselmann, who landed in America in 1720 1
Hanselmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Catharine Hanselmann, who settled in Mississippi in 1820
  • Apolonia Hanselmann, aged 20, who arrived in America in 1854 1
  • Joh Ludw Hanselmann, aged 16, who arrived in America in 1854 1
  • Katharina Hanselmann, aged 8, who landed in America in 1854 1
  • Mich Hanselmann, aged 26, who arrived in America in 1854 1
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  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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