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Hanenburg Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic or habitational name referring to a house name in Leeuwarden in the province of Friesland.

Composition of Haan + burg ‘castle’.

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


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Where is the Hanenburg family from?

You can see how Hanenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hanenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hanenburg families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hanenburg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hanenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanenburg. 55% of Hanenburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanenburg women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hanenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Hanenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanenburg 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hanenburg. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hanenburg. For the veterans among your Hanenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanenburg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hanenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanenburg in 1961 was 32, and 72 in 2003.

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