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Hanright Family History

Hanright 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: Canright, Enright, Jinright, Haight, Akright, Wainright, Hambright

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Where is the Hanright family from?

You can see how Hanright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hanright families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hanright's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hanright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanright 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 885 census records available for the last name Hanright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanright 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hanright. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hanright. For the veterans among your Hanright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanright lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hanright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanright in 1962 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanright 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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