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Haniell Family History

Haniell 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: Hansell, Daniell, Daniel, Mansell, Hartell, Hamill, Hensell, Harwell

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Where is the Haniell family from?

You can see how Haniell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haniell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haniell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Haniell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Haniell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haniell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Haniell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haniell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Haniell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Haniell. For the veterans among your Haniell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haniell

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