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Hanvil Family History

Hanvil 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: Hankin, Hanif, Havel, Handel, Handal, Hansel, Panfil, Havill, Harvin

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Where is the Hanvil family from?

You can see how Hanvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanvil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hanvil families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanvil's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hanvil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hanvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanvil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hanvil. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hanvil. For the veterans among your Hanvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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