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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
- Nathaniel Hand -- --, 1702 October 17, 1758 New York Colony
- John Hand -- --, 1636 December 0, 1683
- Stephen Hand -- --, 1580 May 9, 1622
- Thomasine Hand -- --, 1490 January 1, 1593
- Thomas Hand -- --, 1462 December 0, 1493
Hand Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Hannah Hand -- --, 1773 December 0, 1810 North Carolina
- John Hand -- --, 1727 December 0, 1783
- Esther Hand -- --, 1731 October 10, 1753 New York
- Benjamin Hand -- --, 1644 December 0, 1715 New York
- Rachel Hand -- --, 1705 July 7, 1773
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