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Hanlington Family History

Hanlington 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: Harrington, Allington, Wallington, Huntington, Henington, Darlington

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Where is the Hanlington family from?

You can see how Hanlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hanlington families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlington 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 22 census records available for the last name Hanlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlington 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hanlington. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hanlington. For the veterans among your Hanlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlington 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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