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Hanusa Family History

Hanusa 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: Hanus, Hanna, Hans, Handa, Hannula, Haus, Husa, Haluska, Ragusa

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Where is the Hanusa family from?

You can see how Hanusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanusa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanusa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hanusa families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hanusa's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hanusa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanusa 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 Hanusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanusa. 72% of Hanusa 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
    72%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Hanusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Hanusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanusa 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hanusa. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hanusa. For the veterans among your Hanusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanusa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hanusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanusa in 1966 was 22, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanusa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanusa 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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