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Hanlet Family History

Hanlet 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, Hallet, Hamlet, Hale, Halley, Manley, Henley, Mallet, Hawley

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Where is the Hanlet family from?

You can see how Hanlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hanlet family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlet 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 190 census records available for the last name Hanlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlet 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hanlet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hanlet. For the veterans among your Hanlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Hanlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanlet in 1985 was 55, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlet 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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