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Hanlom Family History

Hanlom 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: Hanlon, Hanley, Hallam, Harlow, Hanson, Hannon, Handlos, Hallum

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Where is the Hanlom family from?

You can see how Hanlom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanlom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hanlom families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlom's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Hanlom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hanlom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlom 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hanlom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hanlom. For the veterans among your Hanlom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlom 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanlom

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