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Hanelin Family History

Hanelin 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: Hagelin, Hanlin, Haneline, Handlin, Hamelin, Hankin, Helin, Cantlin

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Where is the Hanelin family from?

You can see how Hanelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hanelin families living in North Carolina. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hanelin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hanelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanelin. 100% of Hanelin men worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Medical Doctor
    100%

What Hanelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hanelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanelin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hanelin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hanelin. For the veterans among your Hanelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanelin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hanelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hanelin in 1970 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanelin 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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