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Hanhauser Family History

Hanhauser 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: Fankhauser, Hanauer, Hochhauser, Kornhauser, Hauser, Daunhauer

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Where is the Hanhauser family from?

You can see how Hanhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanhauser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanhauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanhauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanhauser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanhauser 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 Hanhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanhauser. 50% of Hanhauser men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hanhauser women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hanhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Hanhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanhauser 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hanhauser. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hanhauser. For the veterans among your Hanhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanhauser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hanhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanhauser in 1966 was 86, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanhauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanhauser 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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