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Hanial Family History

Hanial 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: Handal, Daniel, Hanna, Hamill, Handa, Canal, Mangal, Hannam, Hanif

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Where is the Hanial family from?

You can see how Hanial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanial family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hanial families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Hanial family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanial's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Hanial families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanial surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hanial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanial 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hanial. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanial. For the veterans among your Hanial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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