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Van Hanahan Family History

Van Hanahan 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: Ranganathan, Shanahan, Hanahan, Van Zanten, Van Haren, Van Lanen

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Van Hanahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hanahan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Hanahan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Van Hanahan. For the veterans among your Van Hanahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hanahan lifespan?

Average Van Hanahan life expectancy in 1976 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hanahan 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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