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Haener Family History

Haener Surname Meaning

German (Häner): from a pet form of the personal names Hainer or Heinrich.

Swiss German (Häner): variant of Hainer.

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


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Where is the Haener family from?

You can see how Haener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Haener families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Haener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haener. 31% of Haener men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Haener women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haener were Mechanic and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Haener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haener 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Haener. 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 202 military records available for the last name Haener. For the veterans among your Haener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haener in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haener 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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