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Hanh Family History

Hanh 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: Han, Hand, Hang, Hans, Hann, Hach, Hank, Hanf, Hane, Hana

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Where is the Hanh family from?

You can see how Hanh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hanh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hanh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanh 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 219 census records available for the last name Hanh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanh 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hanh. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hanh. For the veterans among your Hanh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Hanh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hanh in 1982 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanh 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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