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Hanners Family History

Hanners Surname Meaning

English (Kent): unexplained. Compare Hanner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanners family from?

You can see how Hanners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hanners families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hanners's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanners families in 1891.
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What did your Hanners ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanners. 100% of Hanners women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hanners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanners 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Hanners. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hanners. For the veterans among your Hanners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanners lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hanners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hanners in 1953 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanners 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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