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Hanifan Family History

Hanifan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanafin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanifan family from?

You can see how Hanifan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanifan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanifan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hanifan families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hanifan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanifan families in 1891.
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What did your Hanifan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanifan. 100% of Hanifan 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 Hanifan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanifan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanifan 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Hanifan. 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 572 military records available for the last name Hanifan. For the veterans among your Hanifan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanifan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hanifan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hanifan in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanifan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanifan 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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