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Hanow Family History

Hanow 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: Sanow, Janow, Hanon, Hano, Han, Hand, Hanna, Kano, Hang, Haney

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Where is the Hanow family from?

You can see how Hanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanow families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Hanow families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanow's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Hanow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanow 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 Hanow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanow. 100% of Hanow women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Hanow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Hanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanow 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hanow. 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 200 military records available for the last name Hanow. For the veterans among your Hanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Hanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanow in 1970 was 74, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanow 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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