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Hanlen Family History

Hanlen 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: Hanley, Hanlon, Hallen, Hanen, Hannen, Halen, Hanten, Hansen, Hamlen

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Where is the Hanlen family from?

You can see how Hanlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hanlen families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hanlen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlen 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 Hanlen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hanlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hanlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlen 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Hanlen. 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 443 military records available for the last name Hanlen. For the veterans among your Hanlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Hanlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hanlen in 1948 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlen 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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