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Hanje Family History

Hanje 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: Hance, Hanke, Ganje, Hanse, Hane, Han, Hale, Cane, Hare, Halse

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Where is the Hanje family from?

You can see how Hanje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hanje families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanje's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hanje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanje 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 82 census records available for the last name Hanje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanje 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hanje. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hanje. For the veterans among your Hanje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanje lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Hanje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hanje in 1972 was 93, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanje 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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