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Hanling Family History

Hanling 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: Halling, Harling, Hanning, Haling, Hanline, Hanlin, Hansing, Haning

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Where is the Hanling family from?

You can see how Hanling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hanling families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanling's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hanling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanling 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 Hanling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanling. 100% of Hanling men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hanling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Hanling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanling 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hanling. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hanling. For the veterans among your Hanling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hanling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanling in 1971 was 64, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanling 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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