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Hanffman Family History

Hanffman 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: Hoffman, Cauffman, Hantman, Kauffman, Hafeman, Hansman, Hanneman

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Where is the Hanffman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanffman 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 Hanffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanffman. 23% of Hanffman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hanffman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanffman were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Hanffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanffman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hanffman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hanffman. For the veterans among your Hanffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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