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Hanlett Family History

Hanlett 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: Hazlett, Hamlett, Hallett, Haslett, Haylett, Hanley, Hackett, Hassett

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Where is the Hanlett family from?

You can see how Hanlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hanlett families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hanlett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hanlett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlett 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 142 census records available for the last name Hanlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hanlett. 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 Hanlett. For the veterans among your Hanlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlett 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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