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Hanforth Family History

Hanforth 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: Danforth, Hanford, Hayworth, Haworth, Stanforth, North, Harford

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Where is the Hanforth family from?

You can see how Hanforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hanforth families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hanforth's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hanforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanforth. 100% of Hanforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Hanforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanforth 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hanforth. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hanforth. For the veterans among your Hanforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanforth lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Hanforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hanforth in 1985 was 92, and 90 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanforth 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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