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Hahner Family History

Hahner Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a poultry farmer from an agent derivative of Middle High German hane ‘rooster’.

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hahn.

German (Hähner): variant of Häner (see Haener).

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


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Where is the Hahner family from?

You can see how Hahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hahner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hahner families living in Middlesex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hahner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hahner families in 1891.
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What did your Hahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tractor Driver On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hahner. 100% of Hahner men worked as a Tractor Driver On Farm and 100% of Hahner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tractor Driver On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahner 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Hahner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hahner. For the veterans among your Hahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hahner in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hahner 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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