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Haniff Family History

Haniff Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Hanif.

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


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Where is the Haniff family from?

You can see how Haniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haniff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haniff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Haniff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Haniff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haniff 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 Haniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Haniff. 100% of Haniff men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Haniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Haniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haniff 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Haniff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Haniff. For the veterans among your Haniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haniff lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Haniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haniff in 1992 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haniff 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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