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Hanan Family History

Hanan Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Hanan or a short form of Elchanan or Johanan for example.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanan family from?

You can see how Hanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Hanan families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hanan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanan families in 1891.
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What did your Hanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanan. 100% of Hanan men worked as a Bank Clerk and 82% of Hanan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Hairdresser
    19%

What Hanan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanan. For the veterans among your Hanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hanan in 1955 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanan 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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