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Hanihan Family History

Hanihan 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: Hanahan, Hanigan, Hanifan, Hanrahan, Hannan, Lanigan, Shanahan

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Where is the Hanihan family from?

You can see how Hanihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanihan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hanihan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hanihan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hanihan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Hanihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanihan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hanihan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hanihan. For the veterans among your Hanihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanihan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hanihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanihan in 1967 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanihan 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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