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Haning Family History

Haning Surname Meaning

Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Hanning. Probably an altered form of German Hanning.

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


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Where is the Haning family from?

You can see how Haning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Haning families living in Dorset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Haning's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Haning families in 1891.
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What did your Haning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haning. 100% of Haning 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haning 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Haning. 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 796 military records available for the last name Haning. For the veterans among your Haning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haning lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Haning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Haning in 1948 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haning 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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