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Hand Family History
Hand Genealogy & Family TreeHand is an English name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone who used their hands to work (such as a sailor) or someone who was known for having large or unique hands. The earliest known ancestor--Walter Handes--was recorded in 1332. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland.
Other spellings of the name include "Hands" and "Handes." Notable people with the surname include American football player Jon Hand (Indianapolis Colts), American football player Larry Hand (Detroit Lions), and Canadian Olympic athlete John Hand (rowing). The first Hand to come to America was Thomas Hand in Virginia in 1621.
Hand Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Patrick Hand -- --, 1838 May 28, 1927
- Eunice Hand -- --, 1712 New Jersey
- Return Hand -- --, 1675 January 10, 1714 New York
- Lucy Hand -- --, 1726
- Samuel William Hand -- --, 1855 December 0, 1937
Hand Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Louisa D Hand -- --, 1827 December 0, 1927 Georgia
- Emily Elizabeth Hand -- --, 1889 September 7, 1966
- Martha Ann Hand -- --, 1832 August 26, 1907 New Jersey
- Amanda Josephine Hand -- --, 1835 September 14, 1897 New York
- Anna Hand -- --, 1792 September 12, 1825 New York
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