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Hanam Family History

Hanam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hannam, Hanak, Hanas, Hanan, Hana, Han, Hata, Ham, Rana, Hand

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Where is the Hanam family from?

You can see how Hanam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hanam families living in Somerset. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hanam's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hanam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanam. 30% of Hanam men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hanam women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanam were Laborer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hanam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 138 immigration records available for the last name Hanam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Hanam. For the veterans among your Hanam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hanam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hanam in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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