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Hane Family History

Hane Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hain. Swiss German (Häne Häni): probably a variant of Hahn

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


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Where is the Hane family from?

You can see how Hane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 82 Hane families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hane families in 1891.
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What did your Hane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hane. 25% of Hane men worked as a Farm Labourer and 69% of Hane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hane were Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Window Cleaner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hane 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hane. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hane. For the veterans among your Hane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hane in 1952 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hane 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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