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Hani Family History

Hani 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, Hai, Hari, Hans, Hann, Zani, Tani, Hanif

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Where is the Hani family from?

You can see how Hani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hani families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hani's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hani 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 Hani ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hani. 100% of Hani 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%

What Hani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hani 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Hani. 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 679 military records available for the last name Hani. For the veterans among your Hani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hani in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hani 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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