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Hannahson Family History

Hannahson 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: Hannahs, Hanson, Hannon, Hanrahan, Hannan, Hanahan, Gunnarson

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Where is the Hannahson family from?

You can see how Hannahson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannahson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Hannahson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Hannahson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannahson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hannahson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannahson 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 131 census records available for the last name Hannahson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannahson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hannahson. 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 Hannahson. For the veterans among your Hannahson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannahson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Hannahson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hannahson in 1980 was 86, and 89 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannahson 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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