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Hanfor Family History

Hanfor 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: Hanford, Harford, Hanson, Kantor, Hannon, Honor, Hansford, Hanlon

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Where is the Hanfor family from?

You can see how Hanfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hanfor families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hanfor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanfor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfor 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 Hanfor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanfor. 100% of Hanfor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanfor women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Hanfor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hanfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hanfor. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hanfor. For the veterans among your Hanfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfor lifespan?

Average Hanfor life expectancy in 1994 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanfor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanfor 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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