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Hanlow Family History

Hanlow 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: Harlow, Hanlon, Callow, Hanley, Barlow, Ballow, Hanson, Hannon

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Where is the Hanlow family from?

You can see how Hanlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hanlow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlow 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 Hanlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gen Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanlow. 60% of Hanlow men worked as a Gen Labourer and 48% of Hanlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanlow were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gen Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    48%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlow 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Hanlow. 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 205 military records available for the last name Hanlow. For the veterans among your Hanlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlow lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1984, in the United States, Hanlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hanlow in 1950 was 43, and 77 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlow 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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