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Hanell Family History

Hanell 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: Canell, Hansell, Hamell, Hazell, Hanel, Mansell, Hall, Hamel, Hartell

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Where is the Hanell family from?

You can see how Hanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hanell families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hanell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hanell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanell 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 Hanell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanell. 100% of Hanell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanell 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Hanell. 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 267 military records available for the last name Hanell. For the veterans among your Hanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hanell in 1972 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanell 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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