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Hanahen Family History

Hanahen 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: Hanahan, Haagen, Hanchey, Hanrahan, Halphen, Hanauer, Hanafin, Hanen

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hanahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanahen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hanahen. 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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There are 50 military records available for the last name Hanahen. For the veterans among your Hanahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanahen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Hanahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hanahen in 1971 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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