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Hanwell Family History

Hanwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Hanwell in Middlesex and Oxfordshire. The Middlesex placename probably derives from the Old English personal name Hana or Old English hana ‘cock’ + wella ‘well, spring, stream’.

The Oxfordshire placename, earlier called Haneweg, derives from the Old English personal name Hana or Old English hana + weg ‘way, path, road’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanwell family from?

You can see how Hanwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Hanwell families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hanwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanwell families in 1891.
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What did your Hanwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanwell. 34% of Hanwell men worked as a Market Gardener and 80% of Hanwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanwell were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardener
    34%
  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hanwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanwell 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Hanwell. 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 587 military records available for the last name Hanwell. For the veterans among your Hanwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanwell in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanwell 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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