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Hanil Family History

Hanil 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: Hanif, Hanis, Hail, Hanig, Hanel, Hamil, Han, Daniel, Hain, Basil

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Where is the Hanil family from?

You can see how Hanil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hanil families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanil's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hanil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Hanil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hanil. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hanil. For the veterans among your Hanil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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