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Hanlyen Family History

Hanlyen 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: Hanley, Hanlon, Hallen, Hanen, Hannen, Hamlyn, Halen, Hanten, Hansen

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Where is the Hanlyen family from?

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

What Hanlyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hanlyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlyen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hanlyen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hanlyen. For the veterans among your Hanlyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlyen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Hanlyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hanlyen in 1972 was 51, and 93 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlyen 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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