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Hanrison Family History

Hanrison 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: Harrison, Hanson, Harmison, Harbison, Larison, Marrison, Hardison

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Where is the Hanrison family from?

You can see how Hanrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanrison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanrison family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanrison's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hanrison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanrison 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 Hanrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domesticduties Unpa was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanrison. 100% of Hanrison women worked as a Domesticduties Unpa.

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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

  • Domesticduties Unpa
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hanrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanrison 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hanrison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hanrison. For the veterans among your Hanrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanrison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanrison 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanrison

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