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Haner Family History

Haner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hahner 1 a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Hahn. German (Häner): see Haener.

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


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Where is the Haner family from?

You can see how Haner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Haner families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Haner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haner families in 1891.
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What did your Haner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haner. 100% of Haner men worked as a Bank Manager and 88% of Haner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Haner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Haner. 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 Haner. For the veterans among your Haner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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