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Hanta Family History

Hanta 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: Hata, Hanna, Ranta, Handa, Santa, Banta, Hanka, Wanta, Hana, Fanta

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Where is the Hanta family from?

You can see how Hanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanta families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Hanta families living in Angus. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hanta's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hanta families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanta 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 Hanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanta. 60% of Hanta men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Hanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Hanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanta 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hanta. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hanta. For the veterans among your Hanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hanta in 1969 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanta 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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