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Hanie Family History

Hanie 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: Hance, Hanke, Hanif, Hanse, Hanis, Hane, Hanig, Hagie, Haynie, Han

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Where is the Hanie family from?

You can see how Hanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hanie families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hanie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanie 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 Hanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanie. 39% of Hanie men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hanie women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanie were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Hanie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanie 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hanie. 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 354 military records available for the last name Hanie. For the veterans among your Hanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hanie in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanie 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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