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Hanvill Family History

Hanvill 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: Havill, Harvill, Hamill, Antill, Harvell, Banville, Cavill, Manwill

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Where is the Hanvill family from?

You can see how Hanvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanvill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanvill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hanvill family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanvill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hanvill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Hanvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanvill 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hanvill. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hanvill. For the veterans among your Hanvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanvill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Hanvill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanvill in 1964 was 82, and 96 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanvill 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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