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Hainan Family History

Hainan 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: Hannan, Hanan, Hain, Hanna, Harman, Hayman, Mannan, Dinan, Hasan

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Where is the Hainan family from?

You can see how Hainan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hainan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Hainan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hainan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hainan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainan 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 Hainan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hainan. 100% of Hainan men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Hainan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hainan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hainan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hainan. For the veterans among your Hainan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hainan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hainan in 1970 was 65, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hainan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainan 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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