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Hanama Family History

Hanama 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: Halama, Hanna, Salama, Handa, Tanaka, Anaya, Hakala, Hannam, Lalama

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Where is the Hanama family from?

You can see how Hanama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hanama families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanama's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hanama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanama 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hanama. 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 military records available for the last name Hanama. For the veterans among your Hanama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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