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Haan Family History

Haan Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant without the definite article de ‘the’ of De Haan.

Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Johannes.

German: variant of Hahn.

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


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Where is the Haan family from?

You can see how Haan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Haan families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Haan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haan families in 1891.
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What did your Haan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haan. 92% of Haan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Haan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Haan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Haan. For the veterans among your Haan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Haan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Haan in 1954 was 22, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haan 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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