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Hanelson Family History

Hanelson 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: Harelson, Hazelton, Nelson, Hanson, Hanlon, Abelson, Adelson

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Where is the Hanelson family from?

You can see how Hanelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hanelson families living in Alabama. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hanelson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hanelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanelson 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 Hanelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanelson. 45% of Hanelson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Hanelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hanelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanelson 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 immigration records available for the last name Hanelson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hanelson. For the veterans among your Hanelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanelson

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