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Hanig Family History

Hanig Surname Meaning

German (also Hänig): from a dialect variant of Henning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanig family from?

You can see how Hanig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hanig family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanig's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hanig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanig 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 Hanig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanig. 28% of Hanig men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Hanig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanig were Florist 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Florist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanig 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Hanig. 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 584 military records available for the last name Hanig. For the veterans among your Hanig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanig in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanig 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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