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Hanibal Family History

Hanibal 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: Hannibal, Handal, Hanigan, Hanifan, Daniel, Hanna, Hamill, Habel

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Where is the Hanibal family from?

You can see how Hanibal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanibal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanibal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hanibal families living in Louisiana. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hanibal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hanibal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanibal 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 Hanibal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanibal. 50% of Hanibal men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Hanibal women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Hanibal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Hanibal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanibal 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hanibal. 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 154 military records available for the last name Hanibal. For the veterans among your Hanibal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanibal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hanibal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanibal in 1967 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanibal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanibal 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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