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Hanfner Family History

Hanfner 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: Hafner, Haefner, Hanner, Haffner, Tanner, Langner, Hoffner, Danner

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Where is the Hanfner family from?

You can see how Hanfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanfner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hanfner families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanfner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hanfner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hanfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hanfner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hanfner. For the veterans among your Hanfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfner lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Hanfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanfner in 1986 was 65, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanfner 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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