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Hanafin Family History

Hanafin Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAinbhthín (modernized as Ó hAinifín) ‘descendant of Ainbhthín’.

It is a personal name derived from ainbhíoth ‘non-peace storm’.

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


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Where is the Hanafin family from?

You can see how Hanafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanafin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanafin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hanafin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanafin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanafin families in 1891.
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What did your Hanafin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanafin. 100% of Hanafin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 962 immigration records available for the last name Hanafin. 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 484 military records available for the last name Hanafin. For the veterans among your Hanafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanafin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hanafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanafin in 1962 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanafin 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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