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Hanefin Family History

Hanefin 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: Hanafin, Hanifin, Hankin, Hagelin, Hanen, Hanlin, Haneline, Handlin

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Where is the Hanefin family from?

You can see how Hanefin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanefin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanefin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Hanefin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hanefin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hanefin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanefin 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 175 census records available for the last name Hanefin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanefin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hanefin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hanefin. For the veterans among your Hanefin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanefin lifespan?

Average Hanefin life expectancy in 1968 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanefin 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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