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Hanfman Family History

Hanfman 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: Hantman, Hansman, Halfman, Hardman, Harman, Hayman, Hackman, Hageman

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Where is the Hanfman family from?

You can see how Hanfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hanfman families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hanfman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanfman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfman 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 Hanfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanfman. 36% of Hanfman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hanfman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanfman were Carpenter and 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Hanfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Hanfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfman 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Hanfman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hanfman. For the veterans among your Hanfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hanfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanfman in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanfman 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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