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Hanja Family History

Hanja 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: Hanna, Handa, Hanka, Hana, Han, Hata, Rana, Hand, Landa, Dana

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Where is the Hanja family from?

You can see how Hanja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanja family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanja's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanja 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 Hanja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hanja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanja 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hanja. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hanja. For the veterans among your Hanja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanja lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Hanja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanja in 1992 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanja 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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